[Michlib-l] Just weeks left to register for 2016 Michigan in Perspective Conference: The Local History Conference March 11-12

Mon Feb 8 09:39:09 EST 2016

Just weeks left to register for the 
Michigan in Perspective: 
The Local History Conference!

March 11-12, 2016 . 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   Reflections on Representing Michigan With Former U.S. Senator Carl Levin

o   Forged by Fire: Detroit's Riots and Rebellions and How Chaos Created a
Community With Jamon Jordan

o   A Family's Story: Asian-American Immigrants 1965 - Present With Theresa
Q. Tran

o   Natural and Cultural Resources: A Marriage Made in Michigan With Sandra
S. Clark

.         Twenty-five "breakout" sessions that address local and statewide
history.

.         Nearly 50 exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit.

.         Friday Reception featuring the Dodworth Saxhorn Band.

.         Two days full of "meet and greets," refreshments, and optional
meals.

.         Saturday Gala: Echoes of Yesteryear: A Cavalcade of Characters
>From Michigan's Past

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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.

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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 at hsmichigan.org> hsm at hsmichigan.org.

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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!

Architectural Oases: Yamasaki in Detroit With John Gallagher

Floating Palaces of the Great Lakes With Joel Stone

Entering the Ranks: African Americans in the U.S. Marine Corps With Eugene
Owens

Thanksgiving Day Magic on Woodward Avenue With Romie Minor

Rose Capital of the United States With Lynn Anderson

The Mighty Mac With Robert J. Sweeney

The Ghosts of Politics Past: Michigan's Importance in Presidential Politics
With Chuck Stokes

Another Round for the "Great Beer State" With Scott Graham

>From Texas to the Thumb With John Espinoza

Midnight Women: Female Freedom Fighters With Oyatunde Amakisi

Trolleying Along Detroit's Street Railways With Michael Jackman and Kenneth
E. Schramm

A Circle Not Yet Complete: The Changing Face of Native Education in Michigan
With Eric Hemenway

Has the Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald Faded? With John R. Beck

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.

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