[Michlib-l] eNews from HSM: MHD Judges, Groundhog Day, U.P. History Award Nominations, Upcoming Conference, Upcoming Events

Fri Feb 2 14:56:50 EST 2018

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 History of Groundhog Day

The first Groundhog Day was celebrated on February 2, 1887. Groundhog Day
has its roots in the ancient tradition of Candlemas, when candles were
blessed and distributed for the winter - the candles represented how long
and cold the winter would be. Germans expanded on this concept by selecting
an animal-the hedgehog-as a means of predicting weather. Once they came to
America, German settlers in Pennsylvania continued the tradition, although
they switched from hedgehogs to groundhogs.

It's Time to Submit Your U.P. History Award Nominations!

Each year, the Historical Society of Michigan presents two awards at the
Upper Peninsula History Conference: the Charles Follo Award for individuals
and the Superior Award for historical organizations based in the Upper
Peninsula.

Do you know an individual or historical organization that has done marvelous
things to preserve and promote the history of Michigan's Upper Peninsula?

For individuals, please consider nominating that person for the Charles
Follo Award, which is presented to the individual who has made the most
outstanding contribution to the preservation and promotion of U.P. history.

For historical organizations, please consider nominating them for the
Superior Award, which recognizes historical societies, museums, and other
historical organizations that have preserved and advanced U.P. history.

 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/awards/upper-peninsula-history-awards/> To
nominate an individual or historical organization, visit our website to
download the nomination form!

<http://www.hsmichigan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-in-Perspectiv
e-online.pdf> It's time to register for the 60th annual
Michigan in Perspective: 
The Local History Conference!

Join hundreds of Michigan history fans at one of the largest Michigan
history conferences of the year!

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.

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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/> 

Looking for a historical and fun way to learn more about Michigan's history?
Attend one of our upcoming History Skills Workshops!

Upcoming Workshops:

February 16 - Fading Photos: How to Identify, Scan, Restore, and Archive
Historical Photographs

March 2 - Selling History: Operating a Museum Store

March 7 - The Do's and Don'ts of Successful Grant Writing

Special Off-Site Workshop in Coloma

March 9 - Keeping Cemeteries Alive! Preserving Headstones and Monuments

 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/workshops/> See the full line-up on our
website!

Sniff out some history with History Hounds!

"The Worst Colonel I Ever Saw": Francis Quinn and the Battle of Shiloh

Wednesday, February 14

7 p.m.

Colonel Francis Quinn of Niles led the 12th Michigan Infantry into action in
the Battle of Shiloh, but his incompetence led to disaster. Michigan
Governor Austin Blair dubbed Quinn "The worst colonel I ever saw." Come hear
about Quinn and his command in one of the war's bloodiest battles.

 <http://hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/> Interested
in attending? Learn more on our website!

Upcoming Events From Our Members

The Grand Rapids Public Library presents "Wagoosh: The Fox, Louis Campau,"
Thursday, February 8, in Grand Rapids.

The Greater West Bloomfield Historical Society presents "Vintage Valentines
Open House," Sunday, February 11, in West Bloomfield Township.

 <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.

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