| | 2008: | July - June - May - April - March - February - January |
| | | July |
| | | | 24 - | Mackinac Island Airport Terminal Grand Reopening Precedes Mackinac Island State Park Commission Meeting on July 25
July 24, 2008 - The Mackinac Island State Park Commission will hold its fourth meeting of the year at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, July 25 on Mackinac Island. The grand reopening of the Mackinac Island Airport terminal precedes the meeting. The 10:30 a.m. event will include a welcome and acknowledgements by Phil Porter, Mackinac State Historic Parks director, remarks and a history of the airport by commission leaders, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. |
| | | | 24 - | Michigan Iron Industry Museum Program Explores Daily Life in a 19th-Century Furnace Town |
| | | | 23 - | Renowned Baseball Writer Tom Stanton Wins 2008 Michigan Author Award |
| | | | 23 - | Drink in a Bit of History at Victorian Tea with 'President and Mrs. Lincoln' Aug. 9 at Fort Wilkins |
| | | | 21 - | Michigan Iron Industry Museum Program Tracks History of 'The Railroad That Never Ran' |
| | | | 18 - | Griffing Eastern Woodland Indian Art Exhibit, Sale Set for July 19-20 at Colonial Michilimackinac |
| | | | 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
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| | | | 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
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| | | | 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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