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In addition to all of our Historical Society of Michigan-hosted events, our online calendar is open for rolling submissions to all of our member local historical organizations and entities throughout Michigan. You must be logged in to our website in order to submit an event. For details or assistance in submitting an event for consideration to our online calendar, please email us at hsm@hsmichigan.org.

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Building on a Century of Collecting at the Clements Library

Fri, Apr 28 2023, 12pm - Fri, Nov 17 2023, 4pm

William L. Clements Library, 909 South University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Building on a Century of Collecting at the Clements Library

The Melodious Faithful: Music at the House of David

Sun, May 21 2023, 11am - Sat, Sep 30 2023, 2pm

501 Territorial Road, Benton Harbor, MI 49022

Come see an amazing collection of instruments, artifacts, and photographs from the musical history of the fascinating religious commune known as the House of David.

Michiganders on the Road: Vive L'Histoire! A French Canada Tour

Tue, May 30 - Wed, Jun 7 2023, All day

French Canada

A visit to French Canada is like going to Europe without leaving North America. The language, culture, sights, and cuisine take visitors on a trip through Colonial New France. Montréal and Québec are beautiful cities full of history. Immerse yourself in this fabulous Old World French culture during our French Canada Tour.

Michigan's Strychnine Saint: The Curious Case of Mrs. Mary McKnight

Wed, May 31 2023, 7 - 8pm

Virtual

The spring of 1903 proved disastrous for the Murphy family. On April 22, infant Ruth died in her crib, followed within an hour by her mother, Gertrude. Ten days later, John Murphy followed his wife and child to the grave. While neighbors whispered about a curse and physicians feared a contagious disease, Kalkaska County sheriff John W. Creighton and prosecuting attorney Ernest C. Smith searched for answers—uncovering a wicked web of intrigue. At the center stood a widow in a black taffeta dress.