LANSING— In an effort to explore the multitude of diverse cultures that make its region unique, Troy Historical Society will host a series of lectures and workshops engaging its residents and visitors. Made possible by a grant of $12,535 from the Michigan Humanities Council, Troy’s project “A Heritage So Richly Woven” will feature presentations and workshops focused on engaging residents in stories and strengthening their ability to tell stories.
From January to May, five lectures will be presented on sharing stories of personal experiences, history and the cultural impact of major ethnic groups that settled in Michigan. These lectures will begin at 7:30 p.m. and are free for Troy Historical Society members or $5 for non-members. Those dates, presenters and subjects are:
Jan. 18: Janice Freij (Arab – American National Museum) – Stories from the Arab – American experience in southeast Michigan
Feb. 15: Wille McKether – Stories from the Regional African-American Migration
March 21: Padma Kuppa – Stories of the Indian American Immigrant Experience in the Region
April 18: Mary Kamidoi (Japanese American Citizens League) – Stories from our Experience: World War II and the Internment
May 16: Marius Sidau – Stories of Northwest Romania on village life and old traditions
To assist in strengthening the ability of regional professionals, educators and the public to share their own and others’ stories, the society will host a number of half-day educational workshops, open to the public. Those workshops will begin this spring.
All events will take place at Troy Historic Village, 60 W. Wattles Road, in Troy. For more information on the sessions / workshops, or how to attend, visit www.troyhistoricvillage.org or call (248) 524-3570.
About the Michigan Humanities Council
The Michigan Humanities Council is a private, nonprofit organization created to foster a better understanding of each other and our state through local cultural, historical and literary experiences for all. The Council was founded in 1974 and is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities and individual donors. For more information on future programs, upcoming grant opportunities or how you can support these efforts, please visit www.michiganhumanities.org or call (517) 372-7770. |
