Promoting Our State, Our Stories Since 1828
The Historical Society of Michigan connects Michigan's stories to students, educators, historical organizations, and the public.
Promoting Our State, Our Stories Since 1828
The Historical Society of Michigan connects Michigan's stories to students, educators, historical organizations, and the public.
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We're Going IN! The Hidden Histories of Indiana Tour
August 10-13, 2023
We know what you're thinking... Indiana? Really? As Michiganders, we're usually not too keen about visiting our cornfield neighbors below the border. But trust us—this Michiganders on the Road 4-day adventure is going to be one-of-a-kind! (And worth voyaging into Hoosier country.) Join us for the Auburn Cord Dusenberg Automobile Museum, the Benjamin Harrison House, an evening at the Beef & Board Dinner Theatre, the Indianapolis Zoo, and the amazing living history experience at Connor Prairie.
Registration for this 4-day tour is now open! Register online.
Nominations Now Open for 2023 U.P. History Awards
Do you know an individual or historical organization that has done marvelous things to preserve and promote the history of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula? 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. Nominate an individual or organization you know for a U.P. History Award today!
Read All About It
Read more about Michigan's unique past with our HSM Publications with the popular Michigan History magazine; our quarterly membership magazine, Chronicle; and our academic journal, The Michigan Historical Review.
Our website
Welcome! Our website is full of features, pages, and options. If you're new to our organization and/or our website, we encourage you to start with our Getting Started page. It's a lot to take in, and if you're a Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) member, there's even more to process—our site offers exclusive member benefits with member account options. Read Michigan History and Chronicle magazine online with all-new digital access, watch History Hounds® on your own time with our recorded library of lectures, see your registered events, manage your memberships and donations, and more.
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Supporting the Historical Society of Michigan
The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) is a nongovernmental, nonprofit with a unique Michigan history education mission, and is not part of Michigan’s state government. Although the state Legislature has designated HSM the state’s official historical society, that role does not come with annual appropriations in the state budget. We rely on friends, members, and donors to support an ever-increasing amount of Michigan history programming.
Become An HSM Member
Get the most out of Michigan's history
With a Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) membership, you can access all that we have to offer as a nonprofit organization. Join our community today and receive:
- Both Michigan History and Chronicle magazines - including print and online versions
- Weekly access to live History Hounds® lectures and previous recorded content
- Discounts on our conferences, workshops, and other programs
- And more!
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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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