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The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) announces its 2022 State History Award winners. The winners receive their awards during the Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference on September 23-25, 2022, in Albion.

The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) announces a new reedited and reformatted edition of “Fiery Trial,” James H. Lincoln and James L. Donahue’s noteworthy book on the Great Fire of 1881.

Michigan students were among the thousands of participants from across the United States and several territories competing in the virtual 2022 National History Day contest, which took place June 12-18, 2022. Fifteen Michigan students received special honors at this year’s competition—including a second-place finish and two special prizes.

The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to help the Van Buren County Historical Society (VBCHS) in Hartford recover from the severe storm damage of June 13, 2022.

The Historical Society of Michigan has announced the winners of its 2022 Upper Peninsula History Awards.

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 virtual conference weekend celebrating the unique history of the Upper Peninsula on June 24-25, 2022.