The Upper Peninsula History Award Nomination Deadline Is Approaching! Each year, the Historical Society of Michigan presents two awards at the Upper Peninsula History Conference: the Charles Follo Award and the Superior Award. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/upper-peninsula-history-awards/> Learn more about the awards on our website. Do you know an individual or historical organization that has done marvelous things to preserve and promote the history of Michigan's Upper Peninsula? Consider <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomin ation.pdf> nominating individuals for the Charles Follo Award or historical organizations based in the Upper Peninsula for the Superior Award! <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomin ation.pdf> Download the nomination form here. Nominations and supporting materials must be received by Friday, April 28, 2017, at 5 p.m. Nominations received after that date and time will not be accepted, regardless of postmark. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/upper-peninsula-history-awards/> Visit our website for award descriptions and past winners. _____ _____ 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 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/UP-History-Award-Nomin ation.pdf> Download the nomination form here. For individuals, please consider nominating that person for the Charles Follo Award. For historical organizations, please consider nominating them for the Superior Award. Nominations and supporting materials must be received by Friday, April 28, 2017, at 5 p.m. Nominations received after that date and time will not be accepted, regardless of postmark. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/upper-peninsula-history-awards/> See past winners! Save the Date! The 68th annual Upper Peninsula History Conference will be held in Iron River and Caspian June 23-25, 2017. This e-mail is sent to our 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.