[Michlib-l] NEWS RELEASE: 68TH ANNUAL UPPER PENINSULA HISTORY CONFERENCE COMES TO IRON RIVER AND CASPIAN JUNE 23-25, 2017

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For Immediate Release


 


68TH ANNUAL UPPER PENINSULA HISTORY CONFERENCE COMES TO 
IRON RIVER AND CASPIAN JUNE 23-25, 2017


 


The Historical Society of Michigan announces that its 68th annual Upper
Peninsula History Conference will be held in Iron River and Caspian, Mich.,
on June 23-25, 2017. The Upper Peninsula History Conference pays particular
attention to U.P. history topics and themes and moves to a different
location in the Upper Peninsula each year to also explore that area's
<http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UP-history-conference-
flyer.pdf> heritage. The conference is sponsored by Meijer Inc. and is
hosted by the Iron County Historical Society & Museum and West Iron County
Middle and High School.

In addition, the annual Upper Peninsula History Awards are presented at this
conference: the Charles Follo Award for individuals and the Superior Award
for historical organizations based in the Upper Peninsula.

"This year, the conference offers expanded content on Friday," said
Historical Society of Michigan Executive Director Larry Wagenaar, "which
gives attendees the opportunity to immerse themselves in an array of
historical topics, tours, workshops and entertainment."

The three-day conference also includes three keynotes: "In the Trenches:
Soldiers' Stories of WWI," "Dollar-a-Day Boys: The Civilian Conservation
Corps in Michigan," and "Rum Rebellion: Prohibition Hits the U.P."; 12
breakout sessions and four workshops; five tours; a wild rice camp; a
picnic; and a banquet, where the U.P. History Awards will be presented;
exhibitor tables; and networking opportunities. 

Regular registration for the Upper Peninsula History Conference closes June
9. Late registration closes June 19. After that date, registrations will be
available only at the door, but meal tickets will not be available.
<http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/upper-peninsula-history-conference/>
Interested parties can register online at hsmichigan.org, by phone at (800)
692-1828, by fax or by mail.
<http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UP-history-conference-
flyer.pdf> Registration details and full session descriptions are available
in the conference brochure.

The Historical Society of Michigan is the 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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