Local talent, presenters, and more
Are you looking for a program for your museum, historical society, library, or other organization? Many Historical Society of Michigan members have excellent presentations to offer. Below you will find a list of presenters, their programs, and their contact information. Please contact them for more detailed information or to schedule a presentation.
Questions about our list? Email us at hsm@hsmichigan.org.
Michael Deren
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Affiliation (if any): THE PAST IN PERSON - History and You - Involved!
Program Title: “Great Lakes Schooner Captain 1875”
Type of program (PowerPoint lecture, storytelling, demonstration, etc.): Storytelling
Program Description: “Great Lakes Schooner Captain 1875” takes the audience on a voyage of music and history of the Great Lakes. Using accordion and concertina he shares the songs, stories, history and resources of the Great Lakes region. Topics include geography, transportation, history (beaver, lumber, fishing, iron and copper) and conservation.
Contact information:
Email: jmtderen@prodigy.net
Telephone: (734) 663-9634 (office) (313) 804-0981 (cell)
Website: www.pastinperson.com
Program fee:
Program: $450-$675
Workshop: $450-$675
Residency: $900-$1500
Length of Residency if Applicable: One day
Travel Expenses: $30-$50 per hour for travel beyond a 50 mile radius of Ann Arbor, MI. Lodging and meal expenses as needed depending on the venue.
Robert Myers
Location: Lansing, MI
Affiliation (if any): Historical Society of Michigan
Program Title: “Of Icebergs and Inquiries: Michiganders on the Titanic”
Type of program (PowerPoint lecture, storytelling, demonstration, etc.): PowerPoint lecture
Program Description:.
When the luxury ocean liner RMS Titanic went down in 1912, many Michiganders tragically lost their lives. Within a week, U.S. Senator William Alden Smith of Grand Rapids convened the U.S. inquiry into the disaster. Join us to learn about the Michigan survivors and victims, as well as Senator Smith's far-reaching quest for answers.
Contact information:
Email: myers@hsmichigan.org
Telephone: (517) 324-1828 (office) (269) 277-0281 (cell)
Website (if applicable): www.hsmichigan.org
Program fee:
In-Person: $150 (within 100 miles of Lansing)
Remote, via Zoom: $125
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Questions?
We'd love to help! Reach out to us via email at hsm@hsmichigan.org or by phone at (517) 324-1828.