Registration is now open for the 59th annual Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference! March 3-4, 2017 . Sterling Heights, Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Go to online registration. Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference is held annually in the Wayne/Oakland/ Macomb tri-county area and is open to anyone interested in state or regional history. The largest of our three conferences, this year's conference offers. . Four keynotes o Hear the Roar: The Detroit Tigers' Tale With William Anderson o The Michigan Vote: A Political Battleground With Jack Lessenberry o Selling Michigan: Promoting the Great Lakes State With Dave Lorenz o Grace Lee Boggs: Author, Activist, and American Revolutionary With Shea Howell . Twenty-five breakout sessions that address local and statewide history. . Nearly 50 exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit. . Friday Reception featuring the Royal Garden Trio. . Two days full of "meet and greets," refreshments, and optional meals. . Saturday Gala: A Walk Through the Wars _____ _____ 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/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session descriptions. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration /> Go to online registration. Come to hear these great sessions and more! Dressing for Battle: The Uniforms of World War I With Chris Causley Sailing Into History: Maritime Shipping on the Great Lakes With Frank Boles Movin' to a New Beat: Detroit's Jazz Community With Jahra Michelle McKinney Detroit in Crisis: The '67 Rebellion With Daniel Aldridge, Jamon Jordan, and William Winkel The Battle of the Overpass: A Labor Movement Turning Point With Mike Smith Bath City USA: The Mount Clemens Mineral Baths With Kim Parr Michigan Modern: Designs that Shaped America With Brian Conway Old Islam in Detroit: An American Heritage With Sally Howell Art Without Boundaries: The Journey of Odawa Art to Europe With Eric Hemenway Intolerance in Detroit: The KKK in the 1920s With Michael V. Placco Tails of Empowerment: The History of Leader Dogs for the Blind With Rachel Kniffen 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.