About The Historical Society of Michigan

Established in 1828, The Historical Society of Michigan is a member supported non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. It receives no support for operations from any level of government.

Our mission statement is here.

View a brief presentation about the Historical Society of Michigan.

HSM Staff:

Larry J. Wagenaar, Executive Director, wagenaar@hsmichigan.org

Shannon D. White, Education and Awards Coordinator, white@hsmichigan.org

Mary Anne Smith, Office Manager, smith@hsmichigan.org

Office Staff:
Kenneth Kopicky, Web Services Coordinator / Consultant
Jon Snavely, Office Assistant, jons@hsmichigan.org
Jessica Wayne, Office Assistant, jessicaw@hsmichigan.org
Angela Wharton, Office Assistant
Heather Zygmontowicz, Office Assistant

HSM Board of Trustees:

President: Kendall Wingrove-East Lansing
Vice President: Richard Wiener-Williamston
Secretary: Virgina Paganelli Caruso - Plainwell
Treasurer: George Borel - East Lansing

Harold Bernhardt - Iron River

James Cameron - Saline

Barbara Cook - Niles

Mary Jo Cook - Munising

Julie Croll - East Grand Rapids

John M. Dempsey - Ann Arbor

Debbie Dingell - Dearborn

Del Dunbar - Ann Arbor

Frank Ettawageshik - Harbor Springs

Sen. Thomas M. George, M.D. - Kalamazoo

Peter Lemmer, Esq. - Grand Ledge

Lesley Loffredo - Pleasant Ridge

David McConnell - Hillsdale

Robert Money - Sault Ste. Marie

Robert Myers - St Joseph

Jay Platt - Ann Arbor

Fred Shell - Ann Arbor

David Trebing - Auburn Hills

Stephen Williams - Marysville

Edward Surovell - Ann Arbor (ex-officio)

Larry Wagenaar - East Lansing (ex-oficio)