Upcoming Workshop . Friday, April 13 Publishing Your History Book with David Hilberer, McNaughton & Gunn and Robert Myers, Historical Society of Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more and register on our website. Have you wanted to produce a local history book, but didn't know where to begin? The presenters will take you through all the steps of creating a book, including defining the scope, researching and writing, creating financial goals, gathering illustrations, defining the market, printing, and marketing the volume to the public. Participants can "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 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Visit our website for full descriptions of each workshop. Wednesday, April 11 Special Off-Site Workshop in Northville Fading Photos: How to Identify, Scan, Restore, and Archive Historical Photographs Tuesday, April 17 Special Off-Site Workshop in Leland Fading Photos: How to Identify, Scan, Restore, and Archive Historical Photographs Wednesday, April 25 Special Off-Site Workshop in Saginaw If These Bricks Could Talk: Researching Historic Buildings Friday, May 18 Grades, GLCEs, and the Good Old Days: Becoming an Extension of the Classroom Participants can "attend" remotely, if they prefer. See our website for full details. (Remote access is not available for off-site workshops.) Workshops are held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan (unless otherwise noted). Off-site workshops are held 1-4 p.m. 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 Individual Level 1 [Basic] membership. 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.