“Importance of the War of 1812 for Michigan” Essay Contest
Sponsored by Michigan Council for History Education
& the Michigan Commission on the Commemoration of the Bicentennial of the War of 1812
Entry Deadline: April 3, 2012, 200th anniversary of James Madison’s appoint of William Hull as Brigadier General.
Entry form and details here.
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“Day at the D”
October 8, 2011
Register by September 30, 2011
This is your opportunity to learn more about the resources and educational tours for the Detroit Historical Museum, the Dossin Great Lakes Museum, and the Collections Resource Center. This three hour program will provide you with the background to help you teach about Detroit and to plan a field trip to these three outstanding facilities. MCHE’s Anne White-O’Hara, Jim McConnell, and David Hales will be joined by Tobi Voigt, Director of Education for DHS.
Click here for a flyer and registration form.
