[Michlib-l] Last Days for Early-Bird Pricing at 2018 Upper Peninsula History Conference in St. Ignace June 22-24

Wed May 16 11:39:28 EDT 2018

The 69th annual
Upper Peninsula History Conference early-bird pricing is coming to a close!

Sign up by May 20th in order to take advantage of this exclusive offer.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, June 22-24, 2018
St. Ignace, Michigan

<http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UP-history-conference-
flyer.pdf> 

<http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/UP-history-conference-
flyer.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session
descriptions.

<http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/upper-peninsula-history-conference/up
-conference-registration/> Go to online registration.

The Upper Peninsula History Conference pays particular attention to U.P.
history topics and explores the heritage of the host area. The U.P. History
Awards are also presented during the conference.

This year's conference offers.

.         Three keynotes

o   Behind Every Great Fur Trade Is a Woman with Susan Sleeper-Smith,
Michigan State University

o   The Mighty Mac: Connecting Michigan's Peninsulas with Kim Nowack,
Mackinac Bridge Authority

o   Lawless Mackinac with Jennifer McGraw, Michilimackinac Historical
Society

.         More than 12 breakout sessions that address local and statewide
history

.         U.P. History Awards Banquet

.         Tours

.         Workshops

.         Exhibitors/vendors for attendees to visit

.         Three days of "meet and greets"

Come see what all the excitement is about!

The phone number for the Breakers Resort was listed incorrectly in the
printed brochure. The correct number is (906) 643-7733.

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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/2015/04/UP-history-conference-
flyer.pdf> Click here to download the flyer for more information and session
descriptions.

<http://www.hsmichigan.org/conferences/upper-peninsula-history-conference/up
-conference-registration/> Go to online registration.

Come to hear these great sessions and more!

Dire Straits: The Wrecks Beneath the Waves with Craig Wilson

Can You Dig It? Archaeology for Everyone with Jim Paquette

Through Ice and Water: Traversing the Straits Before the Bridge with 

J. Oliver Boynton and James Boynton

Schools of No Choice: Indian Boarding Schools with Charlee Brissette and 

Eric Hemenway

Yooper Talk, Eh? with Kathryn Remlinger

The Three Fires Confederacy with Tony Grondin

Sentries of the Straits: The Soldiers of Fort Mackinac with Phil Porter

Sharing the Faith: The Missions of Mackinac with James Boynton

Beyond Duck and Cover: Cold War Civil Defense with Todd Chapman

Fish Tales: Family Stories From the Fishing Industry with Russell Rickley

Slavery at the Straits with Russell Magnaghi

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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