HSM-news-release.jpg March 10, 2014 at-a-glance-column2.jpg 2014 History Skills Workshops These training opportunities help historical organizations and interested history advocates gain skills that can be applied in museums, organizations, and personal collections. Workshops are held from 9 a.m. to noon at the HSM Main Office at 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan. If you are a personal member of HSM or represent an organization that itself is a member of the Society, registration is $39. Registration for non-members is $79 and includes a one-year HSM membership. Refreshments and materials are included with your registration. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop. New History Skills Workshop Coming Up! Friday, March 21 Practical Building Restoration With James Turner, Turner Restoration <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. Is your organization up to its "eyebrow windows" in needed restoration work? This session will make the overwhelming manageable as Jim Turner takes participants through a number of practical preservation and restoration solutions for buildings of all types and ages. A specialist in the restoration of windows, Turner is also an advisor to the National Trust for Historic Preservation, a member of Preservation Action and the Preservation Trades Network. He believes practical preservation is a viable tool for sustainability, community, and cultural development, as well as an economic driver for workforce development and training. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. _____ history-at-your-fingertips2.jpg _____ 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 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.