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 2008: July - June - May - April - March - February - January
  July
    18 - Griffing Eastern Woodland Indian Art Exhibit, Sale Set for July 19-20 at Colonial Michilimackinac
July 18, 2008 - Mackinac State Historic Parks will host an art exhibit and sale of the work of Robert Griffing Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20 at the Visitor's Center of Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City.
    18 - Mark Your Calendar to Ring in the Holidays, Support Efforts to Connect Children with Their Michigan Heritage, at the Jingle Ball Nov. 22
    16 - Fort Wilkins' Civil War Encampment July 27-29 Brings 19th-Century Military to Life at Copper Harbor
    14 - Walker Tavern Introduces 'Walk Thru Time' July 19-20
    10 - Michigan Iron Industry Museum Program Tells Environmental-Stewardship Success Story of Republic Mine
    09 - 122 Years Later, Vintage Base Ball Teams Square Up for Rematch on July 19
    07 - Michigan Iron Industry Museum Serves Up Satisfying Program on U.P. Food Traditions
    03 - Book Reveals New Discoveries in Michigan's Underwater Archaeology
    02 - 'Shields of Steel' at Michigan Iron Industry Museum July 13 Honors Veterans' Sacrifices, Michigan's Contribution to 'Steel Navy'
    02 - Historical Society of Michigan Takes Ownership of Michigan Centennial Farm Program
    01 - Historical Talks, Nature Hikes and Kid-Friendly Exploration Round out Fayette Historic State Park's Evening Programs
  June
    30 - Piece Together Your Past at Library of Michigan Genealogy Seminar July 25-26, Featuring Renowned Lecturer George K. Schweitzer
    30 - Michigan Iron Industry Museum Program Traces Immigrant Experience from Europe to the Upper Peninsula
    27 - Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Applauds Michigan Students Recognized with National youngARTS (TM) Awards
    24 - Patriotic Celebrations at Mackinac Island's Fort Mackinac Mark Fourth of July
    19 - Parents and Caregivers Can Combat Kids' Summer Learning Loss with Fun, Creative Library Programs
    09 - Popular Attractions Featured in Mackinac Island Day Trip Package; Vacationers to Save Nearly 25 percent on Combination Tickets
    09 - Walker Tavern Picnic Recreates Spirit of Historic Farmers' Picnics
    06 - Capitol National Bank CEO Paula Cunningham and Attorney Colleen Reid Join Library of Michigan Foundation Board
    04 - Michigan Students from Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids Win National 'River of Words' Environmental Poetry and Art Contest
    04 - Celebrating 50 Years at Fort Mackinac with 1958 Rates, Bands and Festivities
    04 - Brian Dunnigan to Give Presentation on New Book, A Picturesque Situation: Mackinac Before Photography, 1615-1860
    03 - Governor John B. Swainson Awards for Outstanding Contributions to Historic Preservation to be Presented June 4 at the Capitol
    02 - Take a Trip Through Lansing History with New Exhibit of 'Picture Man' R.C. Leavenworth's Photos at Michigan Historical Museum
  May
    21 - Fort Mackinac to Observe Memorial Day with Tribute to Past Soldiers
    20 - Young Photographers from Around the State Honored for Capturing Michigan's Historic Sites in Pictures; Winning Photos in Michigan Week 2008 Contest on Display at Michigan Library and Historical Center
    19 - Michigan Iron Industry Museum's June 1 Program Honors Barners-Hecker Mine Workers Who Perished in 1927 Tragedy
    16 - Idlewild Centennial Commission Begins Laying Groundwork for Resort Community's 100th Anniversary Celebration in 2012
    15 - 2008 Governor's Awards for Historic Preservation Presented at Capitol; This Year's Program Honors Michigan's Outstanding Historic Rehabilitation Projects
    15 - Mackinac Island State Park Commission Holds Meeting May 23
    09 - State Historic Preservation Office Awards $90,300 in Grants to Detroit, Jackson, Kalamazoo and Ypsilanti
    09 - Kids Can Discover Their Connection to Michigan's Past at Michigan Historical Museum's 'Summer Sizzles' Day Camps
    07 - New Lansing-Area Auto Heritage Signs on Display at Michigan Historical Museum for Public Review through May 16
    06 - Michigan Historical Center Offers Rare Glimpse of Artifacts Never Before Seen by the Public During 'A Night at the Museum' May 21
    05 - "This Takes Forever" - Exhibit Created by Students in the Future Historians Club - Opens May 13 at the Michigan Historical Museum
    02 - Governor Announces 2008 Historic Preservation Award Recipients in Celebration of National Historic Preservation Month
    01 - Mackinac State Historic Parks Open for 2008 Season
  April
    29 - Michigan Iron Industry Museum Packs Music, History and Family Fun into Summer Events Schedule
    28 - Battle Creek, Birmingham and Howell Students' 'Letters About Literature' Earn Statewide Awards, Donations for School Libraries
    23 - Library of Michigan Praises FOLUSA's Selection of Congressman Vern Ehlers for 2008 Public Service Award
    23 - Enjoy Ice Cream and Baseball, Learn About Volunteer Opportunities at Walker Tavern Historic Site April 27
    22 - West Shore Community College Honors HAL Director Anderson with Naming of New Library
    21 - Michigan History for Kids Magazine Looks at Rock and Roll in Michigan
    16 - Thrilling Nature Trail/Climbing Wall and 50-Foot Tower Enhance Nature Experience at Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park
    15 - Michigan Educators Invited to Take Part in Michigan Week Contest, Plan a Virtual Trip to Michigan's Historic Sites
    11 - Belle Isle Police Station to Receive Michigan Historical Marker
    04 - Michigan History Magazine Remembers the Days of "Hi-Yo Silver, Away!"
    04 - Savor Michigan's Literary and Culinary Flavor at 'Night for Notables' - Featuring Author, Chef Eric Villegas - at the Library of Michigan April 26
    03 - Nominate an Outstanding Michigan History Teacher for Odyssey Award, $500 Cash Gift
    01 - Top Michigan Authors Take Their Notable Stories on the Road for Statewide Spring Library Tour
  March
    31 - Ernest Hemingway's Secretary Talks About Life with the Literary Icon at Library of Michigan April 23; Valerie Hemingway Visit, Part of The Great Michigan Read, Coincides with "Up North with the Hemingways" Exhibit April 18-May 5
    26 - Next Phase of Mackinac Island Airport Improvement Begins This Summer
    21 - Donation from TechSmith Brings Interactive Visitor Kiosk to Archives of Michigan
    14 - 'Save Our Lights' License Plates Generate $215,800 for Projects at Eight Historic Michigan Lighthouses
    11 - Library of Michigan's Free Family History Workshop March 29 Shows How to Make Most of Internet Research and Resources
    11 - Mackinac Island State Park Commission Holds Meeting March 19
    10 - Consumers Energy and Sage Foundations Contribute to Walker Tavern Historic Site Restoration Project
    06 - Library of Michigan Picks Local Author Nancy Shaw's 'Raccoon Tune' to Spark Kids' Interest in Michigan Reads! Fall Program
    03 - State's Best Teen Poets from 15 Michigan High Schools Compete March 8 in 'Poetry Out Loud' Finals in Lansing
  February
    28 - Governor Granholm Announces Appointments, Reappointments
    27 - Governor Granholm Announces Appointments to Idlewild Centennial Commission
    26 - Library of Michigan Offers New Opportunity for Communities to Improve 2010 Census Count
    19 - Michigan Center for the Book Helps 12 Michigan Libraries Offer Events that Encourage Reading
    15 - HAL Highlights Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Plans, Plus $50,000 from Fetzer in Support of Lincoln Leadership Series
    13 - Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs to Hold Grant Program Information Sessions Throughout State During March
    13 - Construction of New Features at Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park on Schedule: Web Site Addition Provides Details
    06 - Library of Michigan Says Gates Foundation Grants Are Key to Local Libraries' Efforts to Meet Residents' Technology Needs
  January
    30 - Mackinac State Historic Parks Releases First Book about Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
    29 - Detroit's Majestic Theater and Garden Bowl Among Nine Sites Nominated to National Register of Historic Places
    29 - Michigan Historical Museum Exhibit Exploring Deer Hunting in Michigan Extended Through March 31
    18 - Elementary Students Anticipate Visit from British Redcoat and French Fur Trader
    16 - Wanted: Stories, Photos and Mementoes of Michigan's Roadside Tourist Attractions for Michigan Historical Museum Exhibit
    14 - Department of History, Arts and Libraries Announces Searchable, Online Precinct Results Databases
    11 - Enjoy Michigan Stories, Music and More as Michigan Historical Museum Celebrates State's 171st Birthday Saturday, Jan. 26
    04 - Mackinac State Historic Parks Awarded Reaccreditation by the American Association of Museums


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