<http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/> cid:image004.jpg@01D3A5AC.FF91CEA0 Don't miss these upcoming Michigan History AllianceT meetings! All regions and dates listed below <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/> The Michigan History AllianceT is a regionalized program that helps our member organizations preserve and promote history by fostering collaboration, sharing information and best practices, and providing training for their staff and volunteers. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Easily register online on our website. The Alliance meetings take place in the morning and consist of a networking session and a featured speaker. Attendance at a Michigan History Alliance meeting is FREE of charge for current member organizations of HSM. The networking and collaboration portion allows for conversations among a region's historical organizations, and the speaker will offer further insights on a topic of concern or opportunity. Attendance at a Michigan History Alliance meeting is FREE of charge for current member organizations of HSM. Since the Alliance is a benefit for HSM member organizations, membership is required for participation. Attendees must represent a member historical organization in order to attend the Alliance meeting in the morning. The afternoon workshops are open to ALL! There is a fee to attend the History Skills Workshops. To further the educational experience of the Alliance meetings, a separate three-hour History Skills Workshop will be offered in the afternoon. Taught by authorities in the field, the History Skills Workshops provide in-depth training on such topics as exhibit design, collections management, fundraising, and websites. There is a fee to attend the History Skills Workshops, which are open to members and nonmembers alike. For more information about the program or to sign up for a meeting, call (800) 692-1828 or e-mail <mailto:alliance@hsmichigan.org> alliance@hsmichigan.org. Or use the links below to register on our website. Upcoming Fall Alliance Meetings. Northern Tuesday, September 10 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Charlevoix Historic Train Depot, 305 Chicago Ave., Charlevoix, MI 49720 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/#form> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: House Histories & Walking Tours. Eastern Upper Peninsula Wednesday, September 11 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum, W11660 US 2, Naubinway, MI 49762 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/#form> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: House Histories & Walking Tours. Western Upper Peninsula Thursday, September 12 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Chassell Heritage Center, 42373 N Hancock St., Chassell, MI 49916 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/#form> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: House Histories & Walking Tours. Southwestern Tuesday, October 22 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. St. Joseph County Historical Society, 34 N Main St., Three Rivers, MI 49093 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/#form> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Using PastPerfect: Figuring Out Your Collections Software. Western Wednesday, October 23 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Fighting Falcon Military Museum, 516 W Cass St., Greenville, MI 48838 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/#form> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Historic House Management. Central Thursday, October 24 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Eaton County's Museum at Courthouse Square, 100 W Lawrence Ave., Charlotte, MI 48813 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/#form> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Oral History 201. Southeastern Tuesday, November 5 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Monroe County Museum, 126 S Monroe St., Monroe, MI 48161 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/#form> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Taming the Chaos: Collections Management for Small Museums. Metro Detroit Wednesday, November 6 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Plymouth Historical Museum, 155 S Main St., Plymouth, MI 48170 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/#form> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: The Fabric of History: Caring for Historic Textiles. Great Lakes Bay & Thumb Thursday, November 7 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Sign up for this meeting. Maccabees Hall Museum, 6733 Prospect St., Caseville, MI 48725 <http://www.hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/#form> Sign up for the afternoon workshop: Fading Photos: How to Identify, Scan, and Archive Historical Photographs. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michigan-history-alliance/#form> Easily register online on our website. Keep the networking going! <https://www.facebook.com/groups/151988005502825/?source_id=182113521813823> Join the conversation in our Michigan History Alliance Facebook group! _____ cid:image001.jpg@01CF8A43.BF828E40 _____ 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 7435 Westshire Drive . Lansing, MI 48917 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. If you received this e-mail as part of your participation in the Michlib-l mailing list (listserv), please follow their removal process.