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    Current Events For October  2013
    logo for the Michigan History Foundation's Odyssey Awards
    May 09, 2013 -
    Dec 01, 2013
    Nominate a Teacher for an Odyssey Award
    Submit a nomination for the Odyssey Awards—a program created to honor outstanding Michigan history educators. Learn more and download the 2013 nomination form.

    Photo shows painted fan from the Michigan Historical Museum collections.
    Aug 25, 2013 -
    Dec 01, 2013
    1893 Columbian Exposition
    In the second-floor atrium through December 1, 2013, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing.

    Lake Effects, Exploring Michigan Weather, Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing
    Oct 05, 2013 -
    Aug 24, 2014
    Lake Effects
    A special exhibit exploring the history and science of Michigan's weather. Runs through August 24, 2014, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing.

    Oct 06, 2013Farmers Market
    Fresh and local. October 6, 2013, at Walker Tavern Historic Site, Brooklyn. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    Oct 10, 2013 -
    Oct 13, 2013
    19th Annual Great Lakes Lighthouse Festival
    We're glad to be a part of this statewide celebration of everything lighthouse. October 10 through 13, 2013, at Tawas Point Lighthouse, East Tawas.

    Four children (several in colorful fedoras) uncover artifacts in a mock archaeological excavation.
    Oct 12, 20132013 Michigan Archaeology Day
    Discover Michigan's past in what we find underground and underwater. Free admission, courtesy of the Michigan State Housing Development Authority. October 12, 2013, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

    Oct 12, 2013Halloween at Walker Tavern
    Pumpkin bowling and other fun activities. October 12, 2013, at Walker Tavern Historic Site, Brooklyn. 1 to 3 p.m.

    Oct 12, 2013Critters in the Moonlight
    A Halloween program. October 12, 2013, at Hartwick Pines Logging Museum, Grayling. 5 to 8:30 p.m.

    Oct 13, 2013Farmers Market
    Fresh and local. October 13, 2013, at Walker Tavern Historic Site, Brooklyn. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    Oct 18, 2013 -
    Oct 19, 2013
    Haunted Lighthouse Weekend
    A favorite for families who love to camp and play! October 18 and 19, 2013, at Tawas Point Lighthouse, East Tawas.

    Oct 18, 2013Homeschool Program
    Fee; pre-registration required. October 18, 2013, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing. 4 to 8 p.m.


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