MHC
Michigan History Center
Michigan History Center
- Michigan History Center
Welcome to the Michigan History Center. We discover, preserve and share the stories of Michigan. We hope you'll join us by visiting our museums, using our archival collections, touring historical markers and heritage trails and participating in our programs and learning adventures.
"We have not done enough..." - See our statement on racial and social justice
COVID
COVID-19
- COVID-19
Due to the COVID-19 situation, the Archives of Michigan and some of the museums and historic sites in the Michigan History Museum System are closed to the public until at least July 12, 2021.
The Archives of Michigan continues to provide reference services by email and by telephone at 517-335-2576.
Daily updates will be provided on the DNR COVID-19 Information page.
The Michigan History Center is partnering with the Detroit Free Press to document the impact of the coronavirus emergency on Michiganders through your stories. Learn how you can add your story to the record of this unprecedented event.
Michigan Museums
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Museums
- Museums
Enjoy the 12 museums and historic sites in the Michigan History Museum System—your pathway to fun and discovery. The Michigan History Museum in Lansing presents an overview of the state's history. Other historic sites and museums throughout the state focus on themes in Michigan history.
Events
Michigan History Center Events
- Michigan Freedom Trail Commission Heritage Gathering Call for Proposals
- Archives of Michigan - Early-Bird Registration Open for the Barbara J. Brown Family History Seminar
- Michigan Freedom Trail Commission Meeting
- Michigan Iron Industry Museum Advisory Board Meeting
Panel Archives
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The Archives of Michigan is responsible for preserving the records of Michigan government and other public institutions. The collections also include documents, maps, photographs and film from private individuals and organizations.
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Panel Programs
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- Michiganology
Unique products featuring images from the Archives of Michigan.
Get Involved
- Membership
Become a member and get free admission, discounts, and other great benefits!
- Volunteer
Share your time and expertise as a tour guide, gallery assistant, greeter and more!
- Friends of Michigan History
Help provide resources and educational programs as a Friend of Michigan History!
- Museum and Historic Site Friends Groups
Join one of our museum and historic sites Friends groups to support programs and preservation!
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Michiganology
- Michiganology
Michiganology is the online platform for the Archives of Michigan research guides and indexes, a blog and educator resources.
Social Media
MHC on Facebook
- Michigan historical center Facebook
MHC on Twitter
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