Early-bird registration is now open for the 143rd Annual Meeting and State History Conference! <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/State-History-Conferen ce-flyer.pdf> Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 22-24, 2017 . Holland, Michigan See the attached PDF for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/annual-state-history-conference/onlin e-registration/> Go to online registration. Early-Bird Registration Ends: August 20, 2017. Conference hotel rate is guaranteed until August 22, 2017. This year's State History Conference offers. . Four keynotes. o Fatal Crossing: The Disappearance of Flight 2501 o Jazz 'Em Up Michigan o Flexing West Michigan's Wartime Muscle: The Other Half of Democracy's Arsenal o Welkom to West Michigan . 12 breakout sessions, 4 workshops, and 4 tours . President's Reception, State History Awards Banquet, and Closing Banquet . Exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit . Networking opportunities The 143rd Annual Meeting and State History Conference will be held in Holland, September 22-24, 2017. The main sessions of the conference will take place at the Haworth Inn & Conference Center . Hope College, and other events will be held at exciting venues throughout the city, including the Holland Museum. This conference celebrates all aspects of Michigan's history and offers a close-up look at the heritage of the host area. The State History Awards will also be presented during the conference. _____ _____ The Historical Society of Michigan is our state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by territorial governor Lewis Cass and explorer Henry Schoolcraft. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan's rich history. _____ For more information on the Historical Society of Michigan, please visit <http://www.hsmichigan.org/> www.hsmichigan.org or e-mail us at <mailto:hsm@hsmichigan.org> hsm@hsmichigan.org. _____ The Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. . Lansing, MI 48911 Phone: (517) 324-1828 . FAX: (517) 324-4370 See the attached PDF for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/annual-state-history-conference/onlin e-registration/> Go to online registration. Come to hear these great sessions and more! Grist for the Mill: The DeZwaan Windmill 1967: The Grand Rapids Uprising Tiptoeing Through the Tulips Finding Home: The Settlement of Chief Waukazoo's Band 150 Years of History and Hope Saugatuck: Creating the Art Coast of Michigan A Dark Journey: Native-American Removal Crafting an Industry: Holland's Boat Builders Muskegon's Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Millennial Visions and Earthly Pursuits: The Israelite House of David Sizzle and Scandal: The Holland Furnace Company This e-mail is sent to our members and friends to keep you updated on historical activities and opportunities to learn more about our state's history. To opt-out, please respond to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject line.