Upcoming Workshop . Friday, February 17 Keeping Cemeteries Alive! The Dead Have Stories to Share by Jessie Lasorda, Rediscovered History, and Loretta Stanaway, Memorial Minders <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. Cemeteries contain an abundance of historical information. But those stories can be lost if the cemetery is in disarray. In this workshop, the speakers will discuss the importance of preserving, maintaining, and enhancing cemeteries-keeping them alive to tell the stories of the dead. Participants will learn how to establish a "friend group" for cemetery preservation, cultivate and maintain positive relationships with governing agencies for the purpose of maintenance, and create events and programs to enhance the histories they share. New for 2017! Participants can now "attend" remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. _____ _____ 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 Future History Skills Workshops Friday, March 17 Preparing for the Worst: Disaster Planning for Historical Organizations Friday, March 31 Genealogy 101 Friday, April 14 Museum Stores: Driving Revenue in Today's Economy New for 2017! Participants can now "attend" remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop. 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.