148th Michigan History Conference Returns In-Person
The Historical Society of Michigan returns to in-person conferences with the 148th Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference! Hosted in Albion, Michigan, this historic event will include five keynote presentations, more than a dozen breakout sessions, several workshops, community tours, a robust exhibit hall, catered dining, and more.
Take advantage of early-bird savings and register online. The conference features:
KEYNOTE - Albion College: Salacious Scandal and Momentous Milestones
The history of Albion College dates to 1835, when Methodist settlers sought to create a school in the wilderness of the Michigan Territory. Ever since the first campus cornerstone was laid in 1841, the college has served as a home and a place of education for thousands of students. Learn about the school’s humble beginnings, unique traditions, a possible scandal, and milestone events.
SESSION - My Father, The Pilot: A Tuskegee Airman’s Story
Join the presenter as she shares memories of her father, Tuskegee airman Richard Weatherford. Hear about his fight to fly, along with a history of the Tuskegee pilots and an overview of other airmen who lived in Albion.
SESSION - 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.
SESSION - A Day for Moms: Mother’s Day Origins
In 1877, leaders of Albion’s Anti-Temperance Movement sparked events that led to the creation of Mother’s Day. Learn how Albion resident Juliet Calhoun Blakely was instrumental in the second Sunday in May being set aside for that celebration.
WORKSHOP - Everybody Has a Story—Doing Oral History
Do you want to preserve the stories of someone you know? Learn how to conduct an oral history project—from setting up the interview to asking the right questions to creating a quality finished product.
