The 67th Michigan in Perspective: Local History Conference
Join HSM for its largest conference on March 28-29, 2025, at Oakland University.
Promoting Our State, Our Stories Since 1828
The Historical Society of Michigan connects Michigan's stories to students, educators, historical organizations, and the public.
Promoting Our State, Our Stories Since 1828
The Historical Society of Michigan connects Michigan's stories to students, educators, historical organizations, and the public.
Promoting Our State, Our Stories Since 1828
Established in 1828, the Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) is Michigan's oldest cultural organization and helps connect Michigan’s past to its residents and organizations through programs and events, publications, awards, workshops, networking opportunities, and support for local history organizations. HSM is a member-supported educational 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and receives zero state-appropriated funding.
New to HSM? We'd love to see you at an upcoming History Hounds lecture, conference, Michiganders on the Road® bus tour, or future program! Explore our event offerings for members and newcomers on our Programs page.
Support HSM and Receive a Free Gift!
Did you know that your support can keep Michigan history programs and publications affordable and accessible? Your donation of any amount will ensure that the Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) can continue to tell the stories of the Great Lakes State.
As our gift to you, you may choose a free book for your donation of $50 or more. A special additional gift is available for higher donations. Learn more about the gift options at the link below!
Respond now by making a gift online at the button link below or calling (800) 692-1828.
Thank you in advance for helping HSM bring understanding of our state’s history to more and more people each year!
Enjoy learning about Michigan history in a casual setting? Our lectures are for you!
Join us for our weekly History Hounds® presentations on Zoom and discover more of Michigan's history! This program is FREE for all Historical Society of Michigan members and we welcome newcomers. From the Underground Railroad to shipwrecks, our diverse offering of lectures are a popular event for our members and community. You can find a schedule of upcoming topics and speakers on our History Hounds program page by clicking the button below.
Read All About It
Read more about Michigan's unique past with our HSM Publications with the popular Michigan History magazine; our quarterly membership magazine, Chronicle; and our academic journal, The Michigan Historical Review.
Supporting the Historical Society of Michigan
The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) is a nongovernmental, nonprofit with a unique Michigan history education mission, and is not part of Michigan’s state government. Although the state Legislature has designated HSM the state’s official historical society, that role does not come with annual appropriations in the state budget. We rely on friends, members, and donors to support an ever-increasing amount of Michigan history programming.
Become An HSM Member
Get the most out of Michigan's history
With a Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) membership, you can access all that we have to offer as a nonprofit organization. Join our community today and receive:
- Both Michigan History and Chronicle magazines - including print and online versions
- Weekly access to live History Hounds® lectures and previous recorded content
- Discounts on our conferences, workshops, and other programs
- And more!
Upcoming Events & Exhibits
Thursday, March 20, 2025
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Welcome! Our website is full of features, pages, and options. If you're new to our organization and/or our website, we encourage you to start with our Getting Started page. It's a lot to take in, and if you're a Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) member, there's even more to process—our site offers exclusive member benefits with member account options. Read Michigan History and Chronicle magazine online with all-new digital access, watch History Hounds® on your own time with our recorded library of lectures, see your registered events, manage your memberships and donations, and more.
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