[Michlib-l] eNews from HSM: Michigan History Day Training, Mail Pouch Tobacco Barns, Call for Submissions, Save the Date, Upcoming Events

Fri Jul 13 13:27:50 EDT 2018

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Michigan History DayR 101 Training

August 7, 2018 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Are you looking for  a way to encourage students from 4th to 12th grade to
think and work like a historian? Join us for a Michigan History DayR 101
training on August 7, 2018, in the Meijer Education Center of the Historical
Society of Michigan. Participants will leave this hands-on workshop with an
in-depth knowledge of the Michigan History Day program and the
tools-including resources and strategies-needed to guide students in a
successful experience.

The training is from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is open to educators from public
and private schools as well as homeschools. Librarians and volunteers at
historical museums are also welcome. Teachers can earn six State Continuing
Education Clock Hours (SCECH) for a $20 fee! 

Please sign up by Friday, July 26.

 <http://hsmichigan.org/mhd/mhd-workshop/> Sign up today!

Mail Pouch Tobacco Barns

Have you ever passed a Mail Pouch Tobacco barn on the highway?

>From 1891 to 1993, these advertisements were widely distributed by the West
Virginia Mail Pouch chewing tobacco company throughout several states,
including Michigan. Farmers who elected to have the sign painted on their
barns were initially paid between $1-$2 a year for the space, which in 1913
was the equivalent of $20-$40 today. One of the selling points for this
program was the free repainting of the farmer's barn-each sign was painted
by the West Virginia Mail Pouch company and included a fresh paint job for
all four walls of the barn. The repainting process continued every few
years, since the advertisment needed to remain crisp. The barn
advertisements continued until 1992, when the company decided to suspend the
program. 

Pictured is a 1942 photograph of a barn located in Inkster, Michigan,
displaying the popular advertisement.

Don't miss the next History Skills Workshop.

Taming the Chaos: Collections Management 

for Small Museums

Friday, July 20 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Many small museums and historical societies struggle with basic curatorial
issues related to their artifact, textile, archival, and other collections.
Collections management on a limited budget poses many challenges. This
workshop addresses a wide variety of storage, preservation, cataloging, and
legal issues and is led by a professional curator with decades of
experience.

 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> Learn more on our website

 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/#form> Register today!

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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

 <https://hsmichigan.org/store/donate/make-a-donation/>
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: 

Michigan History and Chronicle!

Can you remember a historic event from your childhood that always leaves you
smiling? Is there a product or company made in Michigan that you believe
deserves to be showcased? Have you been itching to publish your article
about a niche subject in Michigan's history, but you don't know where to go?
We're here to help!

HSM is currently accepting submissions for both Michigan History and
Chronicle magazines. 

 <http://hsmichigan.org/publications/writers-guidelines/> Before you submit,
review our writer's guidelines. 

All queries and manuscripts should be sent to
<mailto:editor at hsmichigan.org> editor at hsmichigan.org.

Upcoming History HoundsT Sessions:

Hear the Roar: The Detroit Tigers' Tale

Wednesday, August 8

with William Anderson, Ludington/Mason County Cultural Economic Development
Task Force

Idlewild: Michigan's Premier African-American Resort

Wednesday, September 12

with Morris Thomas, Michigan State University

Can You Dig It? Archaeology at Fort St. Joseph

Wednesday, October 10

with Michael Nassaney, Western Michigan University

 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> Check out
our website for more.

Upcoming Events From Our Members

The Jewish Historical Society of Michigan presents "J-Cycle 8: A Bicycle
Tour of Historic Jewish Detroit," Sunday, August 19, in Detroit.

The Chesterfield Historical Society presents "Heritage Days," Saturday,
September 8, and Sunday, September 9, in Chesterfield.

The Chippewa Nature Center presents "Geocaching Sleepy Hollow Park,"
Saturday, September 29, in Clinton County.

 <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. 

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