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Membership Information

Become a member and enjoy Michigan history, conferences, workshops, training sessions, and receive Society publications. Come along on trips to historical sites and museums, and meet new members and friends who share your interest in Michigan history. Be part of the effort to preserve Michigan's rich and diverse heritage and inspire similar values in the next generation.


Call us toll-free at (800) 692-1828 and use your credit card to join.


Join by filling out an HSM membership application and mailing it to The Historical Society of Michigan, 5815 Executive Drive, Lansing, MI 48911-5352 or faxing it to (517) 324-4370.


Join now using our secure online form. This is the fastest and most secure way to become an HSM member. Start getting membership benefits today!


HSM Membership Brochure


Membership in the Historical Society of Michigan includes:


Chronicle, a quarterly magazine which includes articles on Michigan's history, historical news, calendar of Michigan history events, conference information, helpful tips, historical activities, workshops, local society features, and many other useful things.
Included at all membership levels.

Read the Winter 2009 Chronicle

Michigan Historical Review, a semi-annual journal packed with the latest findings of Michigan researchers on topics ranging from Native Americans to motor moguls.

Michigan History Magazine, with its richly illustrated articles conveying the vitality and excitement of Michigan History, is published six times each year and offered as an enhancement to HSM membership. Save nearly $5 (over 25%!) on the regular subscription price.
Included with Enhanced Memberships.

The Michigan Teacher, provides news and information related to Michigan History, updates and information on the Michigan History Day competition, and curriculum that can be used in the classroom. Published three times during the school year. Michigan Teacher is now bound within the Chronicle as an educational reasource tool for all members.
Included with ALL Memberships.

The Historic Michigan Travel Guide, Provides a wealth of information to help anyone interested in touring Michigan's historical attractions. $9.95+ shipping/sales tax.

Order the Historic Michigan Travel Guide

The Michigan History Directory, 12th edition, lists over 750 historical organizations in Michigan. $14.95 (members) or $19.95 (non-members) + shipping/sales tax.

Order the Michigan History Directory

Annual Meeting and State History Conference, a major conference for those with an interest in state and local history, held each fall since 1874. Significant registration discounts for all HSM members.

Annual Upper Peninsula History Conference, held annually each spring since 1950, pays particular attention to Upper Peninsula history topics. Significant registration discounts for all HSM members.

Annual Michigan In Perspective Local History Conference, held annually each spring in the Detroit area. Significant registration discounts for all HSM members.

Mulling Over Michigan, a workshop for teachers, school administrators, museum educators and all interested in stimulating a love for history in our young people.



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HSM Membership Types

Enhanced Level adds a subscription to Michigan History magazine to your membership.


Basic - Chronicle

Basic $25.00

Enhanced $40.00


Student Basic - Chronicle

Student $20.00

School Name:

Enhanced $35.00

School name:


Regular - Chronicle & Michigan Historical Review

Regular $35.00

Enhanced $50.00


Historical Society*Chronicle & Michigan Historical Review

Society $35.00

Enhanced $50.00


Library / Museum**Chronicle & Michigan Historical Review

Library/Museum $50.00

Enhanced $65.00

HSM Membership Types

* Local Historical Organization with budget less than $25,000 per year

** Local Historical Organization with budget more than $25,000 per year



Phone: Join using your credit card by calling toll-free 1 (800) 692-1828.


Mail/Fax: Fill out an HSM membership form and send to The Historical Society of Michigan, 1305 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823 or fax to (517) 324-4370.