| | 2005: | December - November - October - September - August - July - June - May - April - March - February - January |
| | | December |
| | | | 22 - | Michigan's Population Continues to Grow
Dec. 22, 2005 - The U.S. Census Bureau today released new population estimates for all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia. Michigan's estimated population for July 2005 is 10,120,860, which is 0.2 percent higher than the newly revised 2004 figure of 10,104,206. Since the 2000 Census, Michigan's estimated population has increased by 1.8 percent, or 182,380 people. |
| | | | 20 - | Library of Michigan's 'Ernie and Tram' Endowment Dollars Help Public Libraries Invest for the Future |
| | | | 12 - | Kelly DiPucchio's "Bed Hogs" Earns Top Honor as 2006 Michigan Reads! Preschool Book |
| | | | 09 - | New Mackinac Island Book Features Historic Photos |
| | | | 05 - | With Just Days to Go, 'Bed Hogs' Hogs Top Spot in 2006 'Michigan Reads!' Online Voting |
| | | | 05 - | Library of Michigan Encourages Nominations for Nationwide Award Honoring Model Library Health Information Programs |
| | | November |
| | | | 30 - | Michigan Historical Center Names Mark Harvey State Archivist |
| | | | 29 - | 'Save Our Lights' License Plates Fund Projects at Six Historic Lighthouses |
| | | | 22 - | Federal Transportation Bill Provides $225,000 for Crucial Mackinac Island Snowplow Equipment |
| | | | 17 - | 'Art of Cool' Conference Invites Michigan's Community Builders to Take a Fresh Look at Future of State's Cultural Economic Growth |
| | | | 15 - | Library of Michigan Invites Readers of All Ages to Vote for 2006 'Michigan Reads!' Preschool Book |
| | | | 09 - | Governor Granholm Appoints Robertson as State Librarian |
| | | | 08 - | 'What's Eating You?' Mackinac Naturalist Brings 'Water, Woods and Wildlife' to Northern Michigan Classrooms |
| | | | 08 - | Michigan Film Incentive Plan to Play in the Senate; House Approves Package to Stimulate Film Production in Michigan |
| | | | 07 - | Michigan History for Kids Celebrates Michigan Native Americans |
| | | | 07 - | Celebrate Michigan State University's Sesquicentennial with Michigan History Magazine |
| | | October |
| | | | 28 - | Oct. 29 'Crosswhite Affair' Performance and Walking Tour Bring to Life Marshall's 1847 Fight Against Slavery |
| | | | 28 - | Midland's Grace A. Dow Memorial Library Wins State Librarian's Excellence Award for Innovative, Top-Notch Service; Helena Township Public Library and Salem-South Lyon District Library Earn Citations of Excellence
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| | | | 27 - | Stitched with History, One-of-a-Kind 'Michigan Name Quilt' Up for Bid at Odyssey 2005 All-Star Celebrity Gala |
| | | | 26 - | Family History Month Wraps with Free Concert by Steppin' In It and 'Antiques Roadshow'-Style Family Treasures Program Oct. 29 |
| | | | 26 - | Take 1: Michigan Film Incentive Plan Green-Lighted by Committee |
| | | | 25 - | 'A Soldier's Life' Exhibit Sets Up Camp at Michigan Historical Museum Nov. 6 |
| | | | 21 - | Department of History, Arts And Libraries Announces $9.8 Million in Arts and Cultural Grants for 2006 |
| | | | 19 - | Michigan Historical Marker Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary as U.S. Senator Carl Levin Dedicates New Marker In Port Huron Oct. 22 |
| | | | 18 - | Help Children Read, Learn and Love Michigan |
| | | | 18 - | Mackinac Parks Director Phil Porter Elected President of Michigan Museums Association |
| | | | 14 - | Mingle with (Look-Alike) Stars at Odyssey 2005 Celebrity Gala and Support Michigan Historical Center Education Programs! |
| | | | 11 - | Library of Michigan Introduces Quality-Service Measures for Library Cooperatives |
| | | | 07 - | Michigan Historical Commission and Clinton Township to Dedicate New Michigan Historical Marker at Cemetery Chapel, Designed by Clinton Native |
| | | | 07 - | Michigan Historical Commission to Present Consumers Energy with Three New Michigan Historical Markers in Oscoda Oct. 10 |
| | | | 05 - | Michigan Walk of Fame Opens Nomination Process for First Inductees |
| | | | 03 - | New Michigan Historical Markers Pay Tribute to Professional Hockey, State Highway Department, World War I and More |
| | | September |
| | | | 28 - | Enlist for Family Fun and Learning - Civil War Style - Sunday, Oct. 2, at the Michigan Library and Historical Center |
| | | | 28 - | Department of History, Arts and Libraries Helps Law Enforcement Agencies Comply with Record Retention Laws |
| | | | 23 - | Archaeology in the Spotlight at the Michigan Historical Museum Oct. 1 |
| | | | 22 - | Governor Granholm Confirms the Permanent Establishment of Alpena's Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary |
| | | | 21 - | Revamped Michigan eLibrary Brings New Look, New Tools and Information-Rich Resources to Residents |
| | | | 21 - | Film bills introduced to help economy:Michigan Motion Picture Incentive |
| | | | 21 - | Michigan Historical Commission to Present Consumers Energy with Two New Michigan Historical Markers in Newaygo County Sept. 23; Three More Markers to Be Dedicated in Oscoda Oct. 10 |
| | | | 21 - | Nation's Longest Ongoing Archaeological Dig Hosts Archaeology Day Saturday, Oct. 1 at Colonial Michilimackinac |
| | | | 20 - | Mackinac Associates Group Pledges $79,500 to Mackinac State Historic Parks |
| | | | 16 - | Experience 1770s Autumn During Colonial Harvest Weekend at Colonial Michilimackinac Sept. 24-25 |
| | | | 14 - | Mackinac Island State Park Commission to Meet Friday, Sept. 23 on Mackinac Island |
| | | | 02 - | Free, Family Event at the Michigan Library and Historical Center, Sept. 11, to Raise Awareness About Vision Disabilities |
| | | | 02 - | Michigan History Tells of Durand Union Station's Survival Against the Odds |
| | | August |
| | | | 29 - | Michigan Historical Center Foundation Honors Teachers' Creativity and Commitment to Michigan History; Teachers from Carleton, Midland, Sand Lake and Troy to Receive Odyssey Award at Nov. 5 Gala |
| | | July |
| | | | 27 - | From Creepy to Quirky, "Tombstone Tales" Tours Mackinac Island Cemeteries Aug. 10 |
| | | | 27 - | Library of Michigan's Quality-Service Measures Help Public Libraries Deliver Top-Notch Customer Service |
| | | | 22 - | Library of Michigan Foundation Calls for Nominations for 2005 State Librarian's Excellence Award |
| | | | 14 - | Governor Granholm Designates King as Chair of the Michigan Film Advisory Commission |
| | | | 13 - | Michigan History Magazine Celebrates Soo Locks at 150 |
| | | | 08 - | Civil War Soldiers to Storm Walker Tavern July 16-17 |
| | | | 08 - | Griffing Eastern Woodlands Indian Art Show at Colonial Michilimackinac July 16-17 |
| | | | 06 - | Crown Forces Encampment at Colonial Michilimackinac July 16-17 |
| | | | 01 - | Library of Michigan Awards $965,000 in Digitization Grants to Help Expand Residents' Access to Collections |
| | | | 01 - | Library of Michigan Invites Family Researchers to Find Their Roots at Free Genealogy Seminar July 23 |
| | | June |
| | | | 24 - | Patriotic Fourth of July at Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island; Grand Picnic, Patriotic Music and Ceremonies Highlight Patriotic Day |
| | | | 23 - | Odyssey 2005, Honoring Outstanding Michigan History Teachers, Kicks Off During Michigan Week; Deadline for Nominations extended to Friday, July 15 |
| | | | 22 - | Department of History, Arts and Libraries to Host Citizen Naturalization Ceremony at Michigan Library and Historical Center |
| | | | 16 - | Flint Celebrates Sesquicentennial With Two New State Historical Markers |
| | | | 09 - | 2005 Michigan Author Award Goes to Renowned Young-Adult Writer Christopher Paul Curtis |
| | | | 07 - | Library of Michigan's Callard Receives Distinguished Service Award from Wayne State's Library and Information Science Program |
| | | | 06 - | 'Traveling Through Time' Historical Marker Guidebook Now Available to the Public |
| | | | 03 - | Researcher Uncovers Trove of Fort Mackinac Records at National Archives in Washington, D.C.; Research Funded by $5,200 Grant from Tawani Foundation for Historic Research
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| | | May |
| | | | 24 - | Fort Mackinac to Observe Memorial Day with Somber Tribute to Soldiers |
| | | | 24 - | Giant Mackinac Bridge Mural Revealed After 15 Years Undercover |
| | | | 20 - | Department of History, Arts and Libraries Names Betty Boone as Director of Cultural Economic Development |
| | | | 20 - | Department of History, Arts and Libraries Sponsors "Simple Steps to Better Health" and Blood Drive on May 25 as Part of Michigan Week |
| | | | 19 - | Recipients of 2005 Governor's Award for Historic Preservation Receive Honors at State Capitol
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| | | | 19 - | Free Memorial Weekend Performances Re-Create 1763 American Indian Capture of Fort Michilimackinac |
| | | | 19 - | Plainwell Groundskeeping Students Help Prepare Mackinac Parks for Summer |
| | | | 12 - | Governor Granholm Announces 2005 Historic Preservation Awards
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| | | | 12 - | House Staff Member, East Lansing Police Chief, Northville Recreation Commissioner Honored with Governor John B. Swainson Award for Outstanding Contribution to Historic Preservation |
| | | | 12 - | Charlotte Fourth-Graders Try Soldier Life at Mackinac Island Fort |
| | | | 12 - | Mackinac Island State Park Commission to Meet Friday, May 27 on Mackinac Island
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| | | | 03 - | Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs, Michigan Humanities Council and Library of Michigan Announce Grant Program for Libraries |
| | | April |
| | | | 29 - | Governor Granholm Proclaims Michigan Week May 21-27, 2005
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| | | | 29 - | Musicians, Singers and Storytellers Take Their Acts on the Road
for Michigan Week Great Traditions Culture Tour |
| | | | 29 - | Michigan Historical Center Announces $100,000 in Grants to State and Local Historical Organizations
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| | | | 29 - | Michigan Historical Museum's May 7 Ethnic Festival Celebrates the Culture and Contributions of State's Immigrants and Migrants |
| | | | 27 - | Car Show Drives Nostalgia at Brooklyn's Historic Walker Tavern on Sunday, June 12 |
| | | | 25 - | Library of Michigan Invites Book Lovers to 'Michigan Notable Author Day' on Saturday, April 30 |
| | | | 21 - | State Demographer Says Michigan's Population May Grow More than Census Bureau Predicts |
| | | | 21 - | Library of Michigan's Rare Book Room Exhibit Chronicles 150 Years of Lansing State Journal History; Original of 1855 Newspaper Issue Among Items on Display |
| | | | 20 - | Michigan Historical Center Foundation Appoints Five to Board of Directors |
| | | | 15 - | Michigan Public Library Supporters Have Purchased Nearly 1,000 Fund-Raising Tickets for May 15 Detroit Tigers Game |
| | | | 14 - | Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Introduces New Grant Program Promoting Cultural Tourism; Meeting on Cultural and History Projects Program Set for April 18 |
| | | | 08 - | 'Michigan Notable Books' Authors Share Their Stories on the Road at Dozens of Libraries Statewide |
| | | | 01 - | Renowned Author Judith Guest to Headline Library of Michigan Foundation's 'Night for Notables' Event on Saturday, April 30 |
| | | March |
| | | | 25 - | Michigan Authors Weave History and Storytelling at Michigan Historical Museum's Spring Series
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| | | | 25 - | Library of Michigan Reduces Public Hours, Effective April 4 |
| | | | 14 - | Mackinac Island's Fort Mackinac Open Evenings in 2005; Grand Hotel Premiers Dinner Service at Fort's Tea Room Restaurant |
| | | | 14 - | Live on Mackinac Island or in Mackinaw City for Free; Mackinac Parks Seek Volunteer Housing Managers |
| | | | 11 - | Michigan History Magazine Tells of the American Need for a Russian Weed |
| | | | 11 - | Library of Michigan Invites the Public to a Full, Free Day
of Tips and Tools for Tracing Family History
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| | | | 11 - | Forest Hills and Northview Teachers Bring Redcoats, Voyageurs into Classrooms: Award Winning 'Historic Mackinac on Tour' Teaches Hands-On Michigan History
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| | | | 11 - | Mackinac Island State Park Commission Meets Wednesday March 23 in Lansing
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| | | February |
| | | | 28 - | Michigan Center for the Book Offers New Grants, Tools to Help Michigan Libraries Promote Reading |
| | | | 16 - | "Movers and Seekers," Honoring the Michigan Immigrant and Migrant Experience, Opens Feb. 26 at Michigan Historical Museum |
| | | | 16 - | Department of History, Arts and Libraries Announces Grants
to Aid Historical Societies' Efforts to Preserve, Share State Heritage
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| | | | 04 - | Library of Michigan's 2005 Michigan Notable Books List Offers 20 Chances to Get Lost in a Great Read
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| | | January |
| | | | 20 - | Michigan Historical Museum Holds 'Spring Training' for New Docents, Starting Feb. 3 |
| | | | 20 - | New Records Retention Schedule Helps Michigan's Public Libraries Improve Efficiency, Comply with State Laws |
| | | | 14 - | Ernie Harwell and Alan Trammell Pitch Support for Michigan's Public Libraries
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| | | | 14 - | Michigan Historical Museum Invites Public to Experience
Pioneer Life at Annual 'Statehood' Celebration Sunday, Jan. 23
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| | | | 13 - | Enhanced 'Records Media Act' Legislation Gives Government Greater Options for Record Storage, Retrieval
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