History Hounds™ Lecture Series
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Or call (800) 692-1828.
If you enjoy “sniffing out” and exploring Michigan’s most fascinating historical facets, join us for our evening series of in-depth lectures. The Historical Society of Michigan’s History Hounds™ Lecture Series allows attendees to delve into Michigan’s history and dig up a bone or two of new appreciation to take home.
- History Hounds is FREE for individual members of HSM. If you are not a member but would like to become one, see our membership page.
- Non-members are welcome to enjoy a lecture for $7.
- An HSM member organization has the option to live-stream the lecture for free for its members.
- Lectures start at 7 p.m. (unless noted) at the Meijer Education Center at the Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Dr., Lansing, Michigan. The lecture and Q&As usually last about an hour.
- Registration for each History Hounds lecture closes at 3 p.m. the day BEFORE the scheduled talk. Seating is limited. Walk-ins are welcome as long as seats are still available.
- Participants can “attend” remotely, if they prefer, through Zoom Video Communications and will be able to interact with the speaker and other attendees.*
- For in-person attendees, light refreshments will be available.
*For full interaction, microphone and webcam are required on your device. Instructions on how to remote-in to the workshop will be sent to attendees.
Wednesday,
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Can You Dig It? Archaeology at Fort St. Josephwith Michael Nassaney, Western Michigan University
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In 1998, Western Michigan University (WMU) archaeologists located the long-lost site of Fort St. Joseph near present-day Niles. The French fort, trading post, and Jesuit mission was founded in 1691 and abandoned after the American Revolution. Come learn about WMU’s award-winning archaeology program and its latest discoveries about colonial life. |
Wednesday,
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The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgeraldwith John Beck, Heritage Christian Academy
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The S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald sank more than 40 years ago. Since then, the ship’s demise has been examined, explained, and explored. So is there anything left to learn about the shipwreck? Or has it all been said and done? John Beck will show that there is still plenty to learn. |
Wednesday,
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Riding the Rails: The Pere Marquette 1225 Locomotivewith Kevin P. Keefe, Author
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The Pere Marquette 1225 was just one of dozens of “Berkshire”-type steam locomotives. Most went to the scrapyards, but the 1225 survived as an outdoor exhibit at Michigan State University. This is the amazing story of the rebirth of the historic Berkshire locomotive and her becoming the real-life model for the Polar Express.
Registration for this History Hounds will be available soon. |
Refunds will not be issued for cancellations less than one week before each lecture.
