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Upper Peninsula History ConferenceFuture Conference Dates |
Upper Peninsula History ConferenceJune 26-28, 2009 Click here to download conference brochure. |
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The Historical Society of Michigan's 60th annual Upper Peninsula History Conference will be held June 26-28, 2009 in Newberry, Michigan. The conference features a pre-conference workshop and tours, Friday evening outdoor BBQ with musical entertainment, three keynotes, Saturday breakout sessions, the annual Upper Peninsula History Awards Banquet, exhibitors, a training track for local museums and historical societies and a closing downtown history tour.
The conference is hosted by the Luce County Historical Society and sponsored by the Erickson Center for the Arts.
Pre-conference Workshop: Michigan History at Your Finger Tips: Using Resources On-line
Presented by Deb Biggs-Thomas, Library of Michigan and Ken Miller, Bayliss Public Library
Michigan History at Your Finger Tips will explore the collections of the on-line treasure trove called MeL Michigana, the Upper Peninsula Digitization Center Collections, local library collections including the Bayliss Public Library and other resources.
Pre-conference and Sunday morning Tours:
Three keynotes include:
Breakout sessions include:
A Friday outdoor BBQ at the Logging Museum will feature the music of the Seney Bluegrass Music Group.
Future Conference Locations:
Upper Peninsula History Conference:
June 25-27, 2010 Menominee
June 24-26, 2011 Marquette
2012 TBA
2013 Houghton County
State History Conference:
October 2-4, 2009 Mackinac Island
September 24-26, 2010 Frankenmuth
September 23-25, 2011 Traverse City
September 28-30, 2012 Monroe
Mulling Over Michigan:
October 27, 2009 Grand Valley State University, Allendale