Summer will return. Join us in July for our "Michigan Maritime Tour!" Our Michiganders on the Road 4-day, 3-night "Michigan Maritime Tour" explores some of the Great Lake State's premier maritime history sites, including the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, Legends of Thunder Bay Shipwrecks, Fishtown, Beaver Island, and lighthouses galore. You'll visit sites rarely seen even by those well-versed in Michigan's rich history. <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/michiganders-on-the-road/maritime-tour/> Learn more about the Michigan Maritime Tour! Anniversary of Mackinac Island State Park March 3 marks a historic moment in Michigan's history. In 1875, Congress created Mackinac Island National Park, America's second national park, following the dedication of Yellowstone National Park. The park initially belonged to the government while Fort Mackinac continued to operate as a military base, but in 1895, the fort was decommissioned, and the park was given to the state of Michigan. Avoid late registration fees-Standard Registration for the Michigan in Perspective: The Local History Conference ends March 11! Our conference is shaping up to have record numbers-over 500 Michigan history fans have already registered for this popular conference. Several keynote/meal sessions are almost at capacity. In addition to our exciting keynotes, our conference breakout sessions are not to be missed. Check out a few of them below:

From POW to Punster: The Story of Sonny Eliot

Speaker: Jane Nordberg, the Jewish Historical Society of Michigan Detroit weatherman Sonny Eliot enjoyed a successful 60-year broadcasting career-but he also spent 18 months during World War II as a prisoner of war. Come hear Eliot's gripping story as a wartime POW. The Odyssey of Waukazoo's Band: A Fight to Stay Home Speaker: Eric Hemenway, Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Join us as we remember Odawa Chief Waukazoo and his band's struggle to resist Removal and remain at their ancestral homes. Invading Russia: Michigan's Polar Bears Speaker: Gordon Olson, Grand Rapids City Historian Emeritus American intervention in the Russian Civil War is nearly forgotten in the United States-as is the fact that many of the U.S. soldiers fighting there were Michigan men. The Salty Mitten: Mining for White Gold Speaker: Erik Nordberg, Walter P. Reuther Library-Wayne State University Come listen to how Michigan's salt production industry has impacted Lower Michigan from Detroit to Bay City to Manistee for more than 150 years. <http://hsmichigan.org/conferences/local-history-conference/registration/> Reserve your seat today! Friday & Saturday, March 23 & 24, 2018 Sterling Heights, Michigan <http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv e-online.pdf> Click here to download the brochure 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. Are you looking for a fun way to volunteer? Become a Michigan History DayR Judge! We need the help of educators and community members with an interest in history to serve as judges at the Michigan History DayR State Finals competition. The State Finals will be held in Bay City on April 28, 2018, at the Bay City Central High School and will involve a full-day time commitment. The most important quality for a judge is enthusiasm for interacting with students. Judges should have a lively interest in history but do not need a professional history background. HSM provides training for how to judge the History Day entries, and new judges will be placed on teams with seasoned veteran judges to evaluate participants' entries and provide constructive feedback to students. <http://hsmichigan.org/mhd/judges/> Visit our website for more information _____ 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 <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/make-a-donation/> Looking for a job? We have some exciting new positions from our member organizations available on our website. <http://hsmichigan.org/resources/position-openings-in-michigan/> Check out the job listings on our History Job Board! History Hounds presents. The Mighty Mac: Connecting Michigan's Peninsulas Wednesday, March 14

From early on, crossing the Straits of Mackinac came with challenges-that is, until the Mackinac Bridge, the nation's longest suspension bridge, connected the Upper and Lower Peninsulas. But the Mackinac Bridge comes with its own challenges. You will hear the past, present, and future of the "Mighty Mac."

History Hounds is FREE to members of HSM! <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> To learn more, visit our website. Upcoming Events From Our Members The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society presents "West Bloomfield Tornado Open House," Sunday, March 11, in West Bloomfield Township. The Holland Area Historical Society presents "Answering the Call: Company K Sharpshooters in the Civil War," Tuesday, March 13, in Holland. The Salem Area Historical Society presents "Salem Area Historical Society Dinner and Auction," Saturday, March 24, in Plymouth. The Northville Historical Society presents "Great Lakes Lighthouse Preservation," Wednesday, March 28, in Northville. The Michigan State University Archives & Historical Collections presents "Arranging and Describing Photographs workshop," Monday, April 30, in East Lansing. The Maritime Heritage Alliance presents "Maritime Heritage Alliance Annual Boat Auction and Garage Sale," Saturday, June 2, in Traverse City. The Historical Society of Casevile presents "Ladies Luncheon," Wednesday, June 13, in Caseville. The Les Cheneaux Historical Association presents "Les Cheneaux Islands Antique Wooden Boat Show and Festival of Arts," Saturday, August 11, in Hessel. <http://www.hsmichigan.org/calendar/> For more calendar events, see our website! Interested in featuring an event or exhibit on HSM's online calendar and eNews? We are always looking to support our member organizations, and one of the ways we show support is in advertising your events and exhibits. Have an exhibit or event you'd like promoted? <http://www.hsmichigan.org/calendar/event-submission/> Feel free to submit your listing via our online calendar registration form here. 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.