The 74th Annual Upper Peninsula History Conference Explores Regional History June 23-25
The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) is hosting a one-of-a-kind conference weekend celebrating the U.P. in the historic Iron Mountain region on June 23-25, 2023.
The 74th Annual Upper Peninsula History Conference Explores Regional History June 23-25
12/1/23
LANSING, Mich. — Calling all historians, history buffs and Michigan residents interested in the Upper Peninsula's history and culture! The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) is hosting a one-of-a-kind conference weekend celebrating the U.P. in the historic Iron Mountain region on June 23-25, 2023.
The Upper Peninsula History Conference is one of HSM's most popular events, and features exciting keynote presentations, content sessions, educational workshops, a robust exhibit hall and more. The event includes keynotes on Lewis Cass' 1820 expedition into the U.P., famous lost whaleback ships and the fun-yet-daring historical escapades of man's four-legged friends.
In addition to the keynotes, join HSM for content sessions on the story of "Klondike Mike" Mahoney, inspiration for Jack London's Call of the Wild; the Menominee Range's red-light district; narrative histories from miners in Norway, Michigan; the story of Cora Reynolds Anderson, the first woman to sit on the Michigan House of Representatives and a member of Baraga's Native community; the Ford Motor Company in Kingsford; the U.P. fur trade; the humongous fungus of Crystal Falls and many other topics.
Pricing for the Upper Peninsula History Conference starts at $169 for those who register in advance and $179 for walk-in registrations.
Registration details, the full conference itinerary and more are available on HSM's website.
The lead sponsors for the Upper Peninsula History Conference are The Meijer Foundation, the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and Library of Michigan.
Additional sponsors are Tourism Association of the Dickinson County Area, First National Bank and Trust of Iron Mountain, Iron County Historical Society & Museum, Michigan State University Press, Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, Upper Peninsula State Bank, Judy Carlsen and Stormy Kromer.
The Historical Society of Michigan is the state’s oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828. A nongovernmental nonprofit, the Society focuses on publications, conferences, education, awards and recognition programming, and support for local history organizations to preserve and promote Michigan’s rich history.