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1 144th Annual Meeting and Michigan History Conference September 21-23, 2018 Sturgis, Michigan Sponsored and Hosted by ) 00 (8 ll ca or rg n.o iga ch mi hs it vis, ion rat ist For full details and reg

2 Friday, 21 Friday, September 21 8 a.m. 4 p.m. Check-In and On-Site Registration Sturges-Young Auditorium & Civic Center 201 North Nottawa Street Sturgis, MI To attend any Friday tour, session, or event, you must be a Regular Conference registrant. 9-11:30 a.m. Choose one from the two concurrent items below. FRIDAY A.M. WORKSHOP $25 FRIDAY A.M. OPEN HOUSE FREE Taming the Chaos and Clutter: Collections Sturgis Historical Museum At the Depot Management for Small Museums Can technology truly enhance how we experience history? The answer is a resounding yes, it can! The Robert Myers, Historical Society Sturgis Historical Museum At the of Michigan Depot, with the help of touch screens Many small museums and historical and lifelike electronic displays, provides societies struggle with basic curatorial an engaging exploration of Sturgis issues related to their artifact, textile, history and demonstrates how modernday inventions can positively influence archival, and other collections. Collections management on a limited budget poses many how we tell history. Come enjoy the challenges. This workshop addresses a wide variety of museum at your leisure at this open house. storage, preservation, cataloging, and legal issues and is led by a professional curator with decades of experience. 101 South Jefferson Street Sturgis, MI p.m. Choose one from the four concurrent items below. FRIDAY SESSION FREE TOUR 1 $ 20 TOUR 2 $ 20 Lincoln Spoke Here Triple M Tour: Magic, Exploring Historic Cameron S. Brown, Museum, and Mill Three Rivers Kalamazoo Abraham Join us to see a unique Settled in the 1830s, Lincoln Project aspect of Michigan s Three Rivers is one In 1856, future president history. With a trip of the best-preserved Abraham Lincoln stopped in to the Abbott Magic Victorian streetscapes in Kalamazoo while campaigning Factory and the Colon Michigan. After a scenic for political Historical Museum, this drive on Michigan s candidates tour explores the magic byways, we will explore of the new capital of the world some of the town s Republican and detours through popular landmarks: the Party in Rawson s King Mill Carnegie Center for the Michigan. Park, a historic mill and Arts, the restored Riviera Join us in this scenic outdoor getaway Theater, and the DAR session to in the town of Leonidas. Sue Silliman House. explore how Lincoln s visit to Kalamazoo is being developed as a creative educational and cultural enrichment tool for residents of Southwestern Michigan and beyond. Attendees will be bussed to the three locations above from the Sturges Center. Seating is limited. 5 p.m. President s Reception St. Joseph County Commission on Aging s Enrichment Center 306 North Franks Avenue, Sturgis, MI The State History Awards for books will be presented at 5:30 p.m. sponsored by TOUR 3 $ 20 Standing Strong: Centennial Buildings History stands proud in St. Joseph County through its many historic buildings. We will explore the Nottawa Stone Schoolhouse, St. Joseph County Courthouse, and Sturgis Hydroelectric Dam all centennial reminders of the area s commitment to industrial, educational, and judicial progress.

3 6:30 p.m. State History Awards Banquet and Keynote Sturges-Young Auditorium & Civic Center 201 North Nottawa Street Sturgis, MI The State History Awards for all categories, except books, will be presented after dinner. Legends and Lore of the Great Sauk Trail Robert Sisson, ConservAmerica Southern Michigan has a rich history of Native-American heritage. The Sauk Trail, a Native pathway that began at the Detroit River, ran along much of what is today US-12. Our speaker will address the importance of the Great Sauk Trail and also explain how Potawatomi Chief White Pigeon sacrificed his life to save a European- American settlement in present-day St. Joseph County. Come learn about the influence that Native-American history and culture has on the Great Lakes State. 22 Saturday, September 22 8 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Check-In and On-Site Registration Sturges-Young Auditorium & Civic Center 201 North Nottawa Street Sturgis, MI :30-9 a.m. Historical Society of Michigan Business Meeting Come to hear about all the great projects that HSM has been working on and all the new programs available for members! Arrival refreshments will be available a.m. Welcome and Opening Keynote Of Icebergs and Inquiries: Michiganders on the Titanic Robert Myers, Historical Society of Michigan In April 1912, the luxury ocean liner RMS Titanic sank during her maiden voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. When the ship went down, many Michiganders a number of whom hailed from Southwestern Michigan tragically lost their lives. Within a week, U.S. Senator William Alden Smith, a native of Dowagiac, convened the U.S. inquiry into the disaster. Join us to learn about the Michigan survivors and victims of the Titanic and Senator Smith s far-reaching quest for answers :15 a.m. Exhibits and Networking Time 10:15-11:15 a.m. Concurrent Session I Can You Dig It? Archaeology in St. Joseph County Thomas Talbot, Historian Local archaeology is fascinating, and this session offers no exception. Join us for an exploration of stone artifacts discovered in northeastern St. Joseph County, including Attica chert originally from Indiana. These artifacts are older than those typically found in Southwestern Michigan some of them are more than 13,000 years old! Camp Fort Hill Through the Ages David Ludders, Historian Camp Fort Hill, located in St. Joseph County, offers cabins, a lodge, and access to scenic Lake Tamarack to visitors to Southern Michigan. Come learn about the site s origins as a Native-American fortification during Michigan s early history and how the 240-acre camp was reestablished in 1928 for a variety of new purposes, including a place for kids to learn outdoor skills.

4 Concurrent Session I continued Bridging Cultures: Sturgis and Wiesloch Mary Beth Brenneman, Sturgis Public Schools (Ret.) Barb Gray, Sturgis Public Schools (Ret.) Ken Rhodes, City of Sturgis Did you know that Sturgis has a sister city in Europe? In 1966, the cities of Sturgis and Wiesloch, Germany, formed a partnership that would allow for an exchange of knowledge and culture. Come hear the storied history of how traveling musical groups, students, and teachers have helped the sister city program grow. Iven Kincheloe: America s First Spaceman Steve Arseneau, Dowagiac Area History Museum U.S. Air Force pilot Iven Kincheloe Jr. grew up in Cassopolis, Michigan. After becoming a fighter ace in Korea, he flew the experimental Bell X-2 aircraft to a record-setting altitude of 126,000 feet in Join us in this session to learn more about America s First Spaceman. Mini-Workshop Fund-Raising to Friend-Raising Paul Keep, Historical Society of Michigan Come to learn the fundamentals of raising money and maximizing results. This workshop will discuss improving your fund-raising efforts, developing a fund-raising plan, expanding your donor base, and finding new donors. The speaker will also review how to create a compelling message that will engage potential donors. 11:15-11:45 a.m. Exhibits and Networking Time 11:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Luncheon Keynote At the Depot: The Making of a Museum Mike Mort, Sturgis Historical Society At the Sturgis Historical Museum, small-town exhibits have been created with bigcity pizazz. The developers of the new museum have created an exciting and engaging experience by utilizing multimedia platforming. While many of the museum s audiovisual exhibits have a lavish, expensive look, they are actually relatively simple and low-cost projects. This keynote will explore the development of the Sturgis Historical Museum and how it has incorporated tools and techniques of the twenty-first century. 1:45-2 p.m. Exhibits and Networking Time 2-3 p.m. Concurrent Session II Be Ye Separate: The Amish of Southwestern Michigan Ivan Chubb, Bishop Founded in 1910, St. Joseph County s Amish community of about 1,500 people is among the oldest and largest of its kind in Michigan. This session will explore how Amish beliefs and practices set them apart from the rest of the world, including their neighboring communities in Michigan. Making Over Main Street: Sturgis Restoration Eric Eishen, Sturgis Bank & Trust Company Gene Harrison, VCI Inc. Recent restoration projects have helped revitalize Sturgis main thoroughfare and are bringing the city back to its picture-postcard days and closer to its historical roots. Come hear how the speakers were involved with the renovations and what it takes to return a building to its original glory.

5 Concurrent Session II continued The Birch-Bark Booklets of Simon Pokagon Blaire Topash-Caldwell, Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Potawatomi writer and activist Simon Pokagon published many stories and oral histories in a series of birch-bark books. Pokagon s stories refuted anti- Native prejudices and advocated for the environment and Indigenous peoples rights. Come to learn more about Pokagon s works and the history of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi in Michigan. Mi Casa Es Su Casa: Making a Home in Sturgis Gabe Alvez, Holy Angels Catholic Church The city of Sturgis has a vibrant and growing Hispanic community. This session will highlight the first Hispanic families to come to Sturgis and their backgrounds. The speaker will also discuss the importance of Hispanic culture in new locales and why many Hispanic families have chosen to make their homes in Sturgis. Mini-Workshop Youth and Yore: History for All Ages Connie Locker VerHulst, Holland Museum Ever wonder how to better engage young people with history? In this workshop, the speaker will provide newfound strategies, tips, and suggestions that will better involve children and students in history. These engagement strategies are supported by national visitor studies and museum educational research. 3-3:30 p.m. Refreshment Break and Exhibits 3:30-4:30 p.m. Concurrent Session III Preserving the Union: The 11th Michigan in the Civil War Bruce Gosling, Camp 135, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Bonnie Mort, Sturgis Historical Museum Leland Thornton, Glen Oaks Community College During the Civil War, the 11th Michigan Volunteer Infantry Regiment was formed chiefly from St. Joseph County men. Led by Colonel William L. Stoughton of Sturgis, the regiment fought at the Battles of Stones River, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and more. Come listen to the stories of some of Southern Michigan s Union soldiers. Young s Prairie and the Underground Railroad Michelle Johnson, Western Michigan University In the nineteenth century, African-American men, women, and children escaped and sometimes settled in Michigan as part of an anti-slavery network. Come to learn how Perry Sanford; Elizabeth and William Casey; Rachel, Stephen, and Laura Bogue; and Zachariah Shugart contributed to the Underground Railroad in what was then known as Young s Prairie. Votes for Women: Suffrage in Southwestern Michigan Ruth Stevens, Grand Valley State University Southwestern Michigan women have a history of being active champions for women s rights. Since 1867, they worked with a range of organizations to secure the right to vote in local, state, and national elections. This session explores how those Michigan women helped influence the expanding rights of women in the early twentieth century.

6 Concurrent Session III continued Squabbles Over the State Line: Michigan vs. Indiana Catherine Cangany, University of Notre Dame After the dissolution of the Northwest Territory in 1803, many Michiganders were upset when they were lumped in with the Indiana Territory, rather than creating their own. In this session, the speaker will discuss how the Michigan-Indiana border question was ultimately solved and the present-day border was drawn. Mini-Workshop Small-Town Museum, Big-City Pizazz Mike Mort, Sturgis Historical Society We live in a multichannel, highly interactive world, and keeping your museum at pace with modern technology is important. Creating special, interactive effects in your museum is not as difficult or expensive as one might expect. This workshop will explore how technology and good ideas can transform a museum for twenty-firstcentury audiences. 7 p.m. Saturday Closing Banquet St. John s Episcopal Church s McKenzie Hall 110 South Clay Street, Sturgis, MI Ticket Required Colon: Magic Capital of the World Joe Ganger, Colon Community Historical Society How did Colon, Michigan a small town of 1,200 become a mecca for the magicians of the world? Why did so many vaudeville folks come to town? Why did so many magicians and showmen want to be buried there? Come hear the speaker, dressed as historical magician Harry Blackstone, tell the story of how the tiny town of Colon became known near and far as the magic capital of the world. 23 Sunday, September 23 9:30-10:45 A.M. WALKING TOUR HISTORIC DOWNTOWN STURGIS TOUR Join us for this in-depth tour of Sturgis historic downtown. The history, heritage, and culture of the city will come alive as you explore the places that past residents called home. Participants should gather at the Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce 306 West Chicago Road Sturgis, MI A map will be provided with your registration confirmation Planning Committee: Larry J. Wagenaar, Co-Chair, Historical Society of Michigan Dianne Gorsuch, Co-Chair, Sturgis Historical Society Cathi Garn Abbs, Sturgis Chamber of Commerce Brad Donmyer, Sturges-Young Auditorium & Civic Center Julie Evans, Sturgis Public Schools Nancy Feldbush, Historical Society of Michigan Bill Furr, Glen Oaks Community College (Ret.) Jen Hoelscher, Sturgis Historical Society Mike Hughes, City of Sturgis LeeAnn McConnell, Sturgis Historical Society Robert Myers, Historical Society of Michigan Todd Reed, Sturgis Public Library Martha Starmann, St. Joseph County Historical Society Holly Stephenson, St. Joseph County Historical Society Jordan Stoddard, Historical Society of Michigan Hampton Inn South Centerville Road Sturgis, MI (269) Conference Hotels Holiday Inn Express 45 W. 750 N. Howe, IN (260) Conference Rate $109 Request the Michigan History Conference/Historical Society of Michigan rate when you make your reservation. Rate is guaranteed until Aug. 31, If rooms are still available after that date, rate may still be available. Registration Discount for Residents of St. Joseph County HSM is offering a registration discount to residents of St. Joseph County, the home of our host institutions, which is one of the benefits for hosting this annual conference. The discount is $30 off a Regular Conference Registration or $20 off a Saturday-Only Registration. Your primary residence must be in St. Joseph County to qualify for the discount.

7 Conference Registration Michigan History Conference September 21-23, 2018 Registration Deadlines: Early-Bird Registration Ends: August 19, 2018 Standard Registration: August 20 September 9, 2018 Late Registration: September 10 14, 2018 Fill out one form for each attendee. Please make additional copies of this form as needed. NAME ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP DAYTIME PHONE (WITH AREA CODE) MEAL PLAN REGULAR VEGETARIAN GLUTEN-FREE MEMBER REGISTRATION NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION* Regular Conference (does NOT include Saturday Closing Banquet) Regular Conference (does NOT include Saturday Closing Banquet) Early-Bird Registration (by Aug 19) $149 $ Early-Bird Registration (by Aug 19) $179 $ Standard Registration (Aug 20 Sep 9) $169 $ Standard Registration (Aug 20 Sep 9) $199 $ Late Registration (Sep 10 Sep 14) $179 $ Late Registration (Sep 10 Sep 14) $209 $ Saturday-Only (does NOT include Saturday Closing Banquet) Saturday-Only (does NOT include Saturday Closing Banquet) Early-Bird Registration (by Aug 19) $109 $ Early-Bird Registration (by Aug 19) $139 $ Standard Registration (Aug 20 Sep 9) $129 $ Standard Registration (Aug 20 Sep 9) $159 $ Late Registration (Sep 10 Sep 14) $139 $ Late Registration (Sep 10 Sep 14) $169 $ I would also like I would also like Friday morning (choose one)(requires Regular Conference registration) Friday A.M. Workshop : Managing Collections $25 $ Friday morning (choose one)(requires Regular Conference registration) Friday A.M. Workshop : Managing Collections $25 $ Friday A.M. Tour: Sturgis Historical Museum Free $ Friday A.M. Tour: Sturgis Historical Museum Free $ Friday afternoon (choose one)(requires Regular Conference registration) Friday afternoon (choose one)(requires Regular Conference registration) Friday Session: Lincoln Spoke Here Free $ Friday Session: Lincoln Spoke Here Free $ Tour 1: Triple M: Magic, Museum, and Mill $20 $ Tour 1: Triple M: Magic, Museum, and Mill $20 $ Tour 2: Exploring Historic Three Rivers $20 $ Tour 2: Exploring Historic Three Rivers $20 $ Tour 3: Standing Strong: Centennial Buildings $20 $ Saturday Evening Tour 3: Standing Strong: Centennial Buildings $20 $ Saturday Evening Saturday Closing Banquet $35 $ Saturday Closing Banquet $35 $ St. Joseph County Resident Discount, if applicable (See bottom of previous page for more details) $ St. Joseph County Resident Discount, if applicable (See bottom of previous page for more details) $ Total Enclosed $ Total Enclosed $ *Non-Member Registration includes a one-year HSM Individual Level 1 membership. Regular Conference Registration includes President s Reception, State History Awards Banquet, Saturday refreshments and luncheon, Sunday Walking Tour, and all regular sessions. (This does NOT include the Saturday Closing Banquet.) Saturday-Only Registration includes All Saturday daytime sessions, plus Saturday refreshments and luncheon. (This does NOT include the Saturday Closing Banquet.) Member Registration includes Member conference pricing applies to all those who live in the same household as an HSM member. Non-Member Registration includes A one-year HSM Individual Level 1 membership. Friday A.M. Workshop Price is for conference attendees. To register for the workshop ONLY, the fee is $39 for HSM members or $79 for non-members (includes a one-year HSM Individual Level 1 membership). Visit hsmichigan.org to register online. It s fast, easy, and secure! OR Register by phone by calling toll-free: (800) OR Fill out this form, then fax to: (517) OR Fill out this form, then mail it in with your payment made payable to: Historical Society of Michigan Mail to: Michigan History Conference HSM 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI Please use the form below to pay by credit card CREDIT CARD NUMBER EXP. DATE SECURITY CODE BILLING ZIP CODE SIGNATURE Please Note: Early-Bird Registration Ends: August 19, Standard Registration: August 20 September 9, Late Registration: September 10 14, After September 14, 2018, registrations will be available only at the door and meal tickets will not be available. No refunds will be given after September 14, A locations map will be mailed with your confirmation.

8 Historical Society of Michigan 5815 Executive Dr. Lansing, MI Nonprofit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 512 Lansing, MI Michigan History Conference Learn about The Great Sauk Trail Michiganders on the Titanic The Magic Capital of the World Local Archaeology America s First Spaceman Birch-Bark Booklets of Simon Pokagon The Amish of SW Michigan Sturgis Restoration Underground Railroad Suffrage in SW Michigan Camp Fort Hill The Hispanic Community of Sturgis And More! September 21-23, 2018 Sturgis, Michigan