June 2, 2014 Just two weeks left to register for the 65th annual <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/upper-peninsula-history-conference/> Upper Peninsula History Conference! June 20-22, 2014 . Manistique, Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/UP-History-Conference- Flyer.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/upper-peninsula-history-conference/up -conference-registration/> Go to online registration. Keynote topics include the Carl D. Bradley Shipwreck, Lake Michigan's Christmas Tree Ship, and the Paranormal in Schoolcraft County. Twelve breakout sessions will cover a variety of topics, such as the Discovery of a Mid-17th-Century Protohistoric Campsite in the Upper Peninsula, the History of the Seul Choix Point Lighthouse, Characters of the Manistique Area, Celebrating Agricultural and Rural History: Barns of the Upper Peninsula, Ethnic Groups in Manistique and the Eastern Upper Peninsula, and the Ice Breaker Mackinaw. The conference also offers workshops, tours, meals, entertainment, and a banquet, where we will present the Upper Peninsula History Awards. _____ _____ 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 Held every summer since 1950, the annual <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/upper-peninsula-history-conference/> Upper Peninsula History Conference pays particular attention to Upper Peninsula history topics and themes. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/UP-History-Conference- Flyer.pdf> The 65th annual Upper Peninsula History Conference! June 20-22, 2014 . Manistique, Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/UP-History-Conference- Flyer.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/upper-peninsula-history-conference/up -conference-registration/> Go to online registration. 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.