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2021 Historical Event Calendar
Michigan Council for History Education (MCHE)
Compiled by Dr. Jim McConnell, jam1776@sbcglobal.net
As we look forward to a "new mortal" some events in late Spring and beyond are set for 'real' rather than"virtual" gatherings. We can only hope this happens. The quality and quantity of virtual programming has truly been amazing. I feature the unique "History Hounds" programs of the Historical Society of Michigan, lectures at the Hauenstein Center, Grand Valley State University, along with some other events. Older adults might also want to avail themselves of the Society of Active retirees (SOAR) Spring Lecture series. Details at www.soarexplore.com
HSM offers "History Hounds" weekly virtual programs on a wide variety of interestingMichigan history topics. "History Hounds" programs are free to all HSM members and to members of groups having an HSM organizational membership, such as the Detroit Historical Society. Non-members can register for $7.00. You can enjoy the content from the comfort and safety of your home. For details and to register, visit https://hsmichigan.org/programs/history-hounds-lecture-series/
NOTE: Please confirm details/logistics with the organization's website. Dates, times subject to changes
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Wed., Feb.24, 7 p.m., The Old Man and the Lake: Ernest Hemingway in MichiganChris Struble, HSM "History Hounds",
Fri., Feb. 26, 4 PM , KELSEY PERDUE: LOCAL LEADERSHIP FROM GLOBAL EXPERIENCE, Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, GVSU Grand Rapids Campus, Details and register at https://www.gvsu.edu/hc/
Mon., March 1, MCSS Social Studies Olympiad Registration Deadline' THEME: 2020: A Current Event to remember' Details at mcssmi.org Questions: Contact Sean McBrady, smcbrady@misd.net
Tues., March 2, noon. Ladies of the Lights: Women Lighthouse Keepers, Dianna Stampfler, HSM "History Hounds",
Mon.-Sat., Feb. 22-27, MCSS Virtual Conference-The Stories We Tell!- via Zoom. Program and registration info at https://mcssmi.org Questions: Contact, David Johnson, david.johnson@wmisd.org
Mon.-Wed., March 8-10, Virtual Annual Meeting and Humanities Advocacy, To register or for more info, contact National Humanities Alliance, visit https://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/nhalliance/pages/2337/attachments/original/1608587281/HAD_2021_PDF_Schedule.pdf?1608587281 or humanities@nhalliance.org
Wed., March 10, 7 pm, Digging In: Food Discoveries From the Coalwood Tues. James Schwaderer Archaeological Project, HSM "History Hounds", www.hsmichigan.org
Tues., March 16, noon, A Natural Poet: Jane Johnston Schoolcraft,, Michael Albani, HSM "History Hounds",
Thurs., March 18, 7 PM DAVID EISENHOWER: Eisenhower, Hauenstein, and the Men and Women Who Saved Civilization, Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, GVSU Grand Rapids Campus, Details and register at
Fri.-Sat.,, March 19-20, Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference Goes Virtual. HSM announces that the 2021 Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference will be presented as a virtual program due to the coronavirus pandemic. Program details to be posted soon at www.hsmichigan.org
Wed., March 24, 7 pm, Attacking From Below: The Unsinkable Silversides, Peggy Maniates, HSM "History Hounds", www.hsmichigan.org
Tues., March 30. noon, I Choose Not to Serve: Germfask's WWII Public Service Camp, Jane Kopecky, HSM "History Hounds",
Wed., March 31, Gilder-Lehrman Institute National History Teacher of the Year Award Nomination Deadline; MCHe selects the Michigan recipient; Prize & other details at https://www.gilderlehrman.org/programs-and-events/national-history-teacher-year/eligibility& MCHE website at
Tues., April 6, noon, From Pathway to Expressway: A History of the Sauk Trail, John Geisler, HSM "History Hounds",
Wed., April 14, 7 pm, Soapy Williams: The Conscience of the Democratic Party, Thomas J. Noer, HSM "History Hounds",
Tues., April 20, noon. View From the Veranda: Mackinac Island’s Historic Summer Cottages, Phil Porter, HSM "History Hounds", www.hsmichigan.org
Thurs., April 22, 7 PM H.W. BRANDS: THE ZEALOT AND THE EMANCIPATOR Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, GVSU Grand Rapids Campus, Details and register at https://www.gvsu.edu/hc/
Wed., April 28, 7 pm, The Story on the Stones: Interpreting Gravestone Symbols and Meanings, John Veverka, HSM "History Hounds",
Thurs., April 29,1 5 PM PETER C. COOK LEADERSHIP GRADUATION: PRESIDENT PHILOMENA V. MANTELLA, Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, GVSU Grand Rapids Campus, Details and register at https://www.gvsu.edu/hc/
Sat. May 1, . Nomination Deadline for MCHe Annette & Jim McConnell History Education Awards: Elementary (K-5/6), Secondary (6-12), & Pre-service. Click on "Contests & Awards" at https://www.teachinghistoryinmi.org
Tues., May 4, noon, Bands of Beauty: the History of Superior Agates, Karen Brzys, HSM "History Hounds",
Thurs., May 6, HIDDEN WOUNDS OF WAR CONFERENCE, Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, GVSU Grand Rapids Campus, Details and register at
Wed., May 12, 7 pm, Coal Mining in the Mitten, William Murphy, HSM "History Hounds",
Thurs., May 13, 7 PM, RON WHITE: LINCOLN IN PRIVATE
Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, GVSU Grand Rapids Campus, Details and register at https://www.gvsu.edu/hc/
Tues., May 18, noon, Navigating Back in Time: Tuskegee Airmen at Oscoda During WWII, David K. Vaughan, HSM "History Hounds",
Wed., May 26, 7 pm, Abraham Lincoln Through the Eyes of Political Cartoons, Stephen Siciliano, HSM "History Hounds", www.hsmichigan.org
Tues.-Wed., May 26-27, Midwest History Conference Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, GVSU Grand Rapids Campus, Details and register at https://www.gvsu.edu/hc/
Tues., June 1, noon, Detroit Architecture: Sacred Spaces, Wendy Evans, HSM "History Hounds",
Wed., June 9, 7 pm, Fairy-Tale Homes: The Mushroom Houses of Charlevoix, David Miles, HSM "History Hounds",
Tues., June 15, noon A Local Stop on the Road to National Prohibition: Midland County’s “Dry” Decades, Tawny Nelb, HSM "History Hounds",
Wed., June 23, 7 pm, A Battle Against All Odds: The 25th Michigan at Tebbs Bend, John Urschel, HSM "History Hounds", www.hsmichigan.org
Fri.-Sun., June 25-27, 71st annual Upper Peninsula History Conference hosted by Mills/Brimley, More info at www.hsmichigan.org
Tues., June 29, noon, Father Charles Coughlin and American Fascism, Andrew Lapin, HSM "History Hounds",
Fri.-Sat., Sept 24-25, 147th Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference, Historical Society Ii, Albion, MI Updates at www.hswmichigand.org
For a list of Legal federal Holidays in Michigan visit https://www.officeholidays.com/countries/usa/michigan/2021
HSM has a history events calendar listing activities of HSM member organizations posted at www.hsmichigan.org