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2008:			December - November - October - September - August - July - June - May - April - March - February - January
	December
		30 -	One of Country's Largest Collections of Civil War Letters Donated to Archives of Michigan Dec. 30, 2008 - The Archives of Michigan today announced it has received an extensive collection, one of the largest in the country, of Civil War letters. Donated by Wallace K. Ewing of Grand Haven, the 291 letters will be available to researchers visiting the Archives, and electronic versions added to the Archives of Michigan Digital Collection at www.seekingmichigan.org, in the spring of 2009.
		26 -	Michigan's Roadside Tourist Attractions Featured in Special Exhibit Opening at Michigan Historical Museum Jan. 10
		26 -	Edge of Empire Among Mackinac State Historic Parks' Newest Publications
		23 -	Teamwork Award Presented to Mackinac State Historic Parks for Mill Creek Revitalization
		22 -	Michigan State University's College Field - Home of MSU Baseball - to be Honored with Michigan Historical Marker
		15 -	Granholm Announces Retirement of HAL Director Bill Anderson, Extends Appreciation for his Outstanding Leadership
		09 -	Library of Michigan's 2009 Michigan Notable Books Recount State's Triumphs, Trials and Tenacity
	November
		25 -	Consumers Energy Executive Merri Jo Bales Joins Michigan Historical Center Foundation Board
		24 -	Warm Up at WinterFest: A Season of Celebrations Dec. 6 at the Michigan Historical Museum
		20 -	K-12 Transportation Grants Announced; $21,373 Awarded to Help Students Attend Cultural Events Across Michigan
		14 -	Michigan Association for Media in Education Honors Library of Michigan Staffers at 2008 'Just the Facts' Conference
		10 -	Well-Known Photographer Helps Promote Cultural Economic Development in West Michigan, Visits Area Nov. 11-12
	October
		31 -	Michigan eLibrary's 'Election 2008' Resources Help Residents Cast a More Informed Vote Nov. 4
		24 -	Marshall District Library Wins 2008 State Librarian's Excellence Award for Exceptional, Innovative Service; Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library and Dickinson County Library Earn Citations of Excellence
		16 -	K-12 Schools Scramble for Transportation Grants, Demonstrate Value of Arts and Cultural Programs
		09 -	Step Back in Time With Victorian Halloween Celebration at Walker Tavern Historic Site Oct. 25
		08 -	Learn About 1901 Lenawee County Train Crash - One of State's Worst Railway Disasters - at the Michigan Historical Museum Oct. 19
		08 -	Mackinac State Historic Parks to Create Innovative Mackinac Island Art Museum Inside 1830s-Era Indian Dormitory
		07 -	Take a Spooky Walk Through Time with 'Haunted History' at the Michigan Historical Museum Oct. 26
		07 -	Mythical Creatures Roam Colonial Michilimackinac during Oct. 10-11 'Fort Fright' Event
		06 -	Transportation Grants to Help K-12 Schools Travel to Cultural Events; $500 available for Michigan K-12 schools to travel to arts, cultural and humanities events
		06 -	Michigan Historical Center Foundation Honors Teachers' Creativity and Commitment to Michigan History; Teachers from Canton and Williamston Schools to Receive Odyssey Award at Nov. 22 Gala
		03 -	Cheboygan Boy Scouts Clean Up Trails at Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park Oct. 4
		02 -	Unearth Michigan's Past During Archaeology Day at the Michigan Historical Museum Oct. 11
	September
		30 -	Old-Fashioned Fall Fun for the Family at Michigan Historical Museum's Harvest Celebration, Oct. 4
		23 -	Family History Month in October is a Great Time to Explore Michigan Library and Historical Center's Free Genealogy Workshops
		23 -	Historic Bridge in Scio Township Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
		11 -	State Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Renowned Michigan Book Anatomy of a Murder by Attorney, Angler John D. Voelker
		11 -	Colonial Michilimackinac Hosts King's 8th Regiment Re-enactors Sept. 20-21
		11 -	Mackinac Island State Park Commission Meeting Slated for Sept. 26
		09 -	Department of History, Arts and Libraries Announces $7.9 Million in Arts and Cultural Grants for 2009
		09 -	'Blind Man's Bluff' Author Shares Her 'Journey to Acceptance' Sept. 18 at Library of Michigan
		09 -	'Underground Railroad in Michigan: A Decade of Discoveries' Sept. 26-27 Marks 10th Anniversary of Michigan Freedom Trail Commission
		09 -	Fort Mackinac Hosts 16th Michigan/Stanton Guard Re-enactors Sept. 13-14
		09 -	Michigan Iron Industry Museum's 'Fall Fest' Sept. 20-21 Promises Fun for the Whole Family
	August
		27 -	Library of Michigan Picks 'Raccoon Tune' to Turn Young Readers and Families on to Reading
		15 -	Michigan Reads! Statewide Early Childhood Literacy Program Kicks Off at Target Children's Book Festival in Milford Aug. 23
		14 -	Experience Nature at Night During Twilight Hike at Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park on Aug. 20
		14 -	Walker Tavern to Get New Paint, Looking for Volunteers to Help
		13 -	Pioneer Days Come to Life at Walker Tavern's Annual 'Frontier Fest' Saturday, Aug. 30
		11 -	Tombstone Tales Provide Tour of the Past on Aug. 13
		07 -	Seven Michigan Properties Added to the National Register of Historic Places
		07 -	Michigan Iron Industry Museum Program Showcases U.P. Recollections of World War II
		06 -	Idlewild's History as Creative Haven to be Honored with a Michigan Literary Landmark on Saturday, Aug. 16
		04 -	Enjoy 19th-Century Family Fun - Music, Crafts, Food and More - at Fayette Heritage Day Aug. 9
	July
		31 -	Museum Program Examines Failure of Radical Socialism Among Early Finnish Miners of Marquette Iron Range
		29 -	'Walker on Wheels' Showcases Vintage Cars, 50 Years Old and Up, at Walker Tavern Historic Site on Aug. 2
		28 -	Forging with Fire: Heated Convention Draws Blacksmiths to Mackinac Island on Aug. 2
		28 -	'Fort Wilkins by Candlelight' Living-History Event Illuminates 19th-Century Army Life
		25 -	Woodworking, Military Drills and Colonial Crafts Enhanced by Campeau's Company Encampment at Colonial Michilimackinac July 26-27
		24 -	Mackinac Island Airport Terminal Grand Reopening Precedes Mackinac Island State Park Commission Meeting on July 25
		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
		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
		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 -	Construction of New Features at Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park on Schedule: Web Site Addition Provides Details
		13 -	Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs to Hold Grant Program Information Sessions Throughout State During March
	January
		30 -	Mackinac State Historic Parks Releases First Book about Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse
		29 -	Michigan Historical Museum Exhibit Exploring Deer Hunting in Michigan Extended Through March 31
		29 -	Detroit's Majestic Theater and Garden Bowl Among Nine Sites Nominated to National Register of Historic Places
		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