| | 2004: | December - November - October - September - August - July - June - May - April - March - February - January |
| | | December |
| | | | 22 - | Michigan's 2004 Population Estimate Tops 10.1 Million, Up Slightly from Previous Year
Dec. 22, 2004 - The U.S. Census Bureau today released new population estimates, which show Michigan is maintaining its recent trend of slow, steady growth. |
| | | | 14 - | U.S. Census Bureau Receives $146 Million to Roll Out Nationwide Survey That Captures Communities' Socio-Economic Data |
| | | | 14 - | State Records Center Marks 50 Years Protecting, Preserving Michigan's Government Records |
| | | | 08 - | State Librarian Christie Pearson Brandau Resigns Post, Accepts Top Librarian Job in Kansas |
| | | | 06 - | State Historic Preservation Office, Historical Society of Cheboygan and Burt Lake Band Indians Agree to Replace Historical Marker |
| | | | 01 - | Story of State's 'Missing History' Has Half a Happy Ending; One of Two Stolen Historical Markers Dedicated to Flint Sit-Down Strike Recovered
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| | | November |
| | | | 19 - | Michigan Freedom Trail Commission Announces Register to Preserve and Share Story of State's Role in Fighting Slavery; Commission Asks Public to Submit Nominations
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| | | | 19 - | Library of Michigan Praises Munson Medical Center for National Recognition of Efforts to Improve Residents' Health |
| | | | 16 - | Library of Michigan Offers Revamped Public Library Trustee Manual on the Web
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| | | | 15 - | Follow-Up to Michigan's Sold-Out Creating Cool Conference
to Focus on Creative Economic Development; "Tipping Point" Author Malcolm Gladwell Guides Communities
in Next Steps Linking Culture, Community and the Economy
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| | | | 08 - | Mackinac State Historic Parks Wins Michigan Museums Association Award for Lighthouse Restoration |
| | | | 08 - | "What's Eating You?" Mackinac State Historic Parks Naturalist Brings Web of Life to Area Classrooms |
| | | | 04 - | Portage District Library Wins State Librarian's Excellence Award for First-Rate Public Service; Ann Arbor District Library and Troy Public Library Earn Citations of Excellence
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| | | October |
| | | | 28 - | USS Indianapolis Survivor to Tell His Story Nov. 7 at Michigan Historical Museum's 2004 Veterans Tribute |
| | | | 28 - | Michigan Book Arts Take Center Stage at Library of Michigan Exhibit and Open House
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| | | | 22 - | Eastpointe, Escanaba, Midland and Portage Teachers
Honored for Excellence in Teaching Michigan History
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| | | | 19 - | Library of Michigan Announces Southfield-Based Hantz Group
as Sponsor for 2004 State Librarian's Excellence Award |
| | | | 13 - | Help Celebrate Outstanding Michigan History Teachers, Support Michigan Historical Center Education Programs with 'Odyssey'; Michigan Supreme Court Justice Clifford Taylor
Is Guest Speaker for Oct. 22 Event
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| | | | 12 - | Michigan Historical Commission Approves Historical Markers for 12 Sites, Including Five Consumers Energy Hydro Plants |
| | | | 07 - | Michigan Historical Museum Welcomes First International Exhibit, Tommaso Juglaris: A Capitol Artist, Opening Oct. 12 |
| | | | 06 - | Step Back in Time With Civil War Saturday Oct. 9; Free, Daylong Program at Michigan Library and Historical Center Brings Michigan's Civil War History to Life
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| | | | 05 - | Current Michigan History Magazine Examines Michigan's Colorful Political Past
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| | | September |
| | | | 29 - | Learn How to Unearth Family Trees During Family History Month at the Michigan Library and Historical Center |
| | | | 28 - | Dig Deep into Michigan History at the Michigan Historical Museum Saturday, Oct. 2 |
| | | | 23 - | Michigan Historical Museum System Achieves National Accreditation |
| | | | 21 - | Fort Mackinac Receives $133,550 Grant for New Military Hospital Exhibit |
| | | | 17 - | Governor Granholm Announces $11.7 Million
in Arts and Cultural Grants for 2005
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| | | | 16 - | Nation's Longest Ongoing Archaeological Dig Hosts Archaeology Day Oct. 2 at Colonial Michilimackinac |
| | | | 16 - | Mackinac State Historic Parks Receives $9,810 Web Site Education Grant from Verizon |
| | | August |
| | | | 31 - | Free Showing of "Building the Mighty Mac" Film Sunday, Sept. 5, at Mackinaw City's Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse |
| | | | 19 - | Civil War Soldiers Invade Fort Mackinac Sept. 13-14 |
| | | | 19 - | Experience 1770s Autumn During Colonial Harvest Weekend at Colonial Michilimackinac Sept. 18-19 |
| | | | 19 - | Cheboygan Family Portrays 1820s Millwright Family on Film and Canvas |
| | | | 18 - | New Architect to Advise Michigan Main Street Communities |
| | | | 17 - | Pulitzer Prize-Winning Poet Theodore Roethke Honored with Designation of Literary Landmark in Saginaw; Tribute Celebration With Keynote Speaker W.D. Snodgrass Sept. 29
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| | | | 03 - | Hot Times on Mackinac Island During Blacksmith Convention Aug. 7-8
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| | | | 03 - | Spirits of Fort Mackinac's Past Revealed in Candlelight Tours Aug. 11 |
| | | | 03 - | Mackinac Island's Fort Mackinac Hosts Antique Golf Enthusiasts Aug. 20
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| | | | 03 - | Civil War Re-Enactors Invade Fort Mackinac Aug. 21-22
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| | | July |
| | | | 23 - | Take a Tour of the Natural Wonders of Mackinac Island July 27 |
| | | | 23 - | Mackinac State Historic Parks Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Mackinac Island Scout Program at Fort Mackinac July 31 |
| | | | 23 - | Jaeger's Battalion of Roger's Rangers Encampment at Colonial Michilimackinac July 31-Aug. 1 |
| | | | 21 - | Michigan Historical Marker Honoring Important Civil Rights Case Dedicated in Detroit July 22 |
| | | | 19 - | Library of Michigan's 'Quality Services' Certification Process
Available on the Web
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| | | | 12 - | Nominations Being Accepted For State Librarian's Excellence Award |
| | | | 09 - | Governor Granholm Announces $622,929 in Federal Grants that Help Michigan Libraries Expand Patrons' Access to Information |
| | | | 07 - | Griffing Eastern Woodlands Indian Art Show at Colonial Michilimackinac July 10-11 |
| | | | 07 - | Ex-Tigers Bullpen Ace John Hiller to Appear at Mackinac Island Vintage Baseball Game |
| | | | 07 - | Campeau's Company Encampment at Colonial Michilimackinac July 17-18
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| | | | 02 - | Governor Granholm Announces Historic Preservation Fund and Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Grants |
| | | June |
| | | | 29 - | Public-Private Michigan Library Partnership Brings Key History Collection to Residents Free of Charge
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| | | | 16 - | 2004 Governor's Award for Historic Preservation Honors Projects in Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas
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| | | | 15 - | Americana Foundation Funds Return of Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse Barn to Original Location |
| | | | 15 - | Pritzker Military Library Grant Gives 'War 1812' New Look
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| | | | 15 - | Library of Michigan Partners with Innovative Interfaces and Michigan Library Consortium to Expand Michigan eLibrary |
| | | | 09 - | Granholm, Anderson Announce Broadband Grants to Boost Internet Access at Public Libraries Across the State
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| | | | 01 - | Library of Michigan Staff Member Receives Award of Excellence from Michigan Library Association |
| | | May |
| | | | 24 - | PLAY BALL! Friends of Michigan History Salute Women Athletes
Past and Present with June 5 Program
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| | | | 24 - | Walker Tavern to Host Classic Car Show June 13 |
| | | | 18 - | Day Camp Takes Kids on a Journey Through Michigan's Past |
| | | | 18 - | Music, Dinner Cruise Highlight Mackinaw City Lighthouse Grand Opening June 26 |
| | | | 18 - | Mackinac Island State Park Commission Meets May 28 on Mackinac Island |
| | | | 12 - | Governor Granholm, HAL Director Anderson Invite Residents to Celebrate Michigan Week's 50th Year
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| | | | 12 - | Newaygo City Manager Richard Blachford Honored with Prestigious John B. Swainson Award for Contribution to Historic Preservation |
| | | | 12 - | New Grant to Enhance Walker Tavern, Irish Hills Tourism |
| | | | 07 - | Documentary Treasures Exhibit at State Archives May 20 Offers Closer Look at Michigan's Rich and Storied Past; Exhibit Highlights Anniversaries of State Capitol and Michigan Week
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| | | | 07 - | Library of Michigan and Michigan State University Libraries Partner to Offer Combined Collections Catalog to Patrons, Students |
| | | | 07 - | Have a Blast with Michigan's Past at Michigan Historical Museum Sites Around the State
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| | | April |
| | | | 30 - | Abdul 'Duke' Fakir, Original Member of The Four Tops, Named Celebrity Chair for 2004 Michigan Week
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| | | | 16 - | See the Thunder Bay Documentary 'Tragedies in the Mist' Monday, April 26, at Michigan Library and Historical Center
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| | | | 16 - | Library of Michigan Foundation Honors Authors and Donors with 'A Night for Notables'; Tim Skubick is Keynote Speaker for May 15 Event Celebrating 20 of the Best Michigan Books
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| | | | 15 - | Shipwrecks, Spartans and the Civil War? All That and More at Michigan Author Day May 16
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| | | | 14 - | Looking for a 'Great Lakes' Read? Don't Miss the 2004 Michigan Notable Books
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| | | | 13 - | Library of Michigan Launches Michigan Reads! One-Book Program with 'Barnyard Song' Story Time, Book-Signing on April 18 |
| | | | 12 - | Governor Granholm Proclaims Michigan Week May 15-21, 2004 |
| | | March |
| | | | 31 - | Michigan Historical Museum Celebrates 15th Anniversary |
| | | | 25 - | 'Michigan History' Magazine Wants Your Political Memories |
| | | | 23 - | Library of Michigan and Michigan Library Consortium (MLC) Announce Statewide Delivery Service; MLC Awards Three-Year Contract to ProMed Delivery, Inc.
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| | | | 23 - | C. Wesley Cowan of PBS Series 'Antiques Roadshow' and 'History Detectives' to Speak at Michigan Historical Museum March 27 |
| | | | 11 - | Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Presents Free Statewide Workshops on 2005 Grant Programs; Partner Agency Offers Preceding Sessions on 'Building Creative Communities'
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| | | | 11 - | Friends of Michigan History Partner with State Employees Credit Union to Enhance Membership
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| | | | 08 - | 'Michigan History' Magazine Commemorates 75 Colorful Years of Tulip Time |
| | | | 08 - | 'Michigan History' Magazine Shares How Edgar A. Guest Became the 'Poet of the People' |
| | | | 04 - | See Josh White Jr., Maisy and Winnie the Pooh
and Learn About Reading, Too! Free March 6 Family Literacy Celebration at the Michigan Library and Historical Center Kicks Off Two Weeks of 'Share a Story' Events
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| | | February |
| | | | 25 - | Library of Michigan's 2004 Abrams Genealogy Series Offers Something for All 'Root Seekers' - Novice to Expert!
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| | | January |
| | | | 30 - | Library of Michigan Foundation Elects Trustees, Officers; Re-elects Zehnder as President
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| | | | 23 - | Gov. Granholm Proclaims Jan. 26 'State Quarter Day in the Classroom'; Free, Public Events at Michigan Library and Historical Center Seek to Educate about State Heritage and More
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| | | | 22 - | Mackinac Island State Park Commission Meets Friday, Jan. 30 in Lansing |
| | | | 22 - | National Endowment for the Humanities Awards $4,829 to
Mackinac State Historic Parks
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| | | | 21 - | Library of Michigan, MSU Libraries Announce Addition
of Turfgrass Information File to the Michigan eLibrary
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| | | | 16 - | Statehood Day at the Michigan Historical Museum Jan. 25: Celebrate Michigan's Pioneer Era!
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| | | | 13 - | Steven Brisson Named Chief Curator of Mackinac State Historic Parks
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| | | | 05 - | Gov. Granholm Records Audio Version of 'Barnyard Song' for Michigan Reads! 2004 Program; Audio Recording Makes 'One State, One Preschool Book' Selection Accessible to Michigan's Blind and Vision-Impaired Children or Parents
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