A statewide look at Michigan's history
149th Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference
Roscommon, Michigan - September 22-24, 2023
Traveling to a new host location in the Lower Peninsula each fall, the Michigan History Conferences explores unique regional history in the form of keynote presentations, content sessions, immersive local tours, educational workshops, exhibits, and more. Attendees return to this event year after year to explore new-to-them local history as our event travels throughout the state. Join us for the 149th Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference in Roscommon this September 22-24, 2023! Registration for this event will open in mid-2023.
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148th Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference
Albion, Michigan - September 23-25, 2022
The 2022 conference highlighted the history of Albion and its surrounding areas in a weekend filled with history. The event included show-stopping keynote presentations, exciting content sessions, one-of-a-kind tours, educational workshops, catered dining, a robust exhibit hall, and more.
Explore The 2022 Content
From keynotes and content sessions to local tours and open houses, the Michigan History Conference is a one-of-a-kind weekend experience. Attendees joined the Historical Society of Michigan to learn more about Albion, Michigan, and the surrounding area's history. The 2022 content included...
Albion College Walking Tour
Learn about the institution’s past and see the historic buildings still in operation. Tour stops include the college archives; Goodrich Chapel; the Observatory, built in 1883-1884; and more.
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A People’s History of Wild Rice
Anishinaabek found and harvested wild rice throughout the Great Lakes region—and they still live in places where the plant grows. Today, Anishinaabek Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) contributes to the ongoing restoration of the Kalamazoo River.
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Violet Violence: The Purple Gang
The Purple Gang, a notorious criminal mob of bootleggers, was known for terrorizing Detroit throughout the Prohibition Era. But the syndicate’s operations extended even beyond the Motor City.
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149th Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference
September 22-24, 2023
Roscommon, MI – Ralph A. MacMullan Center
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Get the most out of Michigan's history
If you're considering attending one of our conferences, or are already an attendee, we encourage you to check out our HSM membership program. With significant discounts to all of our conferences and events, the membership is a great way to save and enjoy all of our additional history content. All HSM members receive conference discounts, free access to weekly History Hounds® live lectures and previously recorded lectures, both Michigan History and Chronicle magazines, and more.
Questions?
We'd love to help! Reach out to our HSM staff today at hsm@hsmichigan.org or by calling us at (517) 324-1828.