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SUMMARY:Great Michigan Read Spring Author Tour: West Branch
DESCRIPTION:Join co-hosts Ogemaw District Library and West Branch District Library on May 15 at 7 p.m.\, at the China Inn Restaurant for a free event featuring a conversation with Curtis Chin\, author of the current Great Michigan Read\, Everything I Learned\, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. Following a conversation with Curtis\, books will be available for sale and signing. Registration is required. Please register here. \nThis event is part of Michigan Humanities’ By the People program series called Let’s Dish: Sharing Culture\, Stories & Connection. By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage. \nThe 2025–26 Great Michigan Read is presented by Michigan Humanities. Additional support is provided by national\, statewide\, and local partners\, including the Library of Michigan and MSU Federal Credit Union. \n 
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/great-michigan-read-spring-author-tour-west-branch/
LOCATION:China Inn Restaurant\, 601 W Houghton Ave\, West Branch\, Michigan\, 48661
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SUMMARY:Museum on Main Street "Americans" Exhibit: Traverse City
DESCRIPTION:The Dennos Museum Center will host the new Museum on Main Street exhibit\, Americans\, from June 19–September 6\, 2026. Americans explores how deeply intertwined Native Americans are in the culture of the United States. The exhibition highlights the ways in which Native Americans have been part of the nation’s identity since before the country began and offers a new way of understanding a few familiar events: \n\nThanksgiving was a modern invention.\nPocahontas was a key figure in the country’s founding.\nThe Trail of Tears was a vast national project that reshaped the entire country.\nLittle Bighorn was the moment when\, after killing 200 American soldiers\, Native Americans became the country’s unofficial mascots.\n\nAmericans will bring diverse humanities programming to local communities across Michigan\, inviting visitors to explore this complicated history and to share local stories about Native American history\, culture\, and identity. \nPlease check The Dennos Museum Center’s website for museum hours and more information.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/museum-on-main-street-americans-exhibit-traverse-city/
LOCATION:The Dennos Museum Center\, 1410 College Dr\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49686
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SUMMARY:Museum on Main Street "Americans" Exhibit: Iron Mountain
DESCRIPTION:The Menominee Range Historical Museum will host the new Museum on Main Street exhibit\, Americans\, from September 12–October 24\, 2026. Americans explores how deeply intertwined Native Americans are in the culture of the United States. The exhibition highlights the ways in which Native Americans have been part of the nation’s identity since before the country began and offers a new way of understanding a few familiar events: \n\nThanksgiving was a modern invention.\nPocahontas was a key figure in the country’s founding.\nThe Trail of Tears was a vast national project that reshaped the entire country.\nLittle Bighorn was the moment when\, after killing 200 American soldiers\, Native Americans became the country’s unofficial mascots.\n\nAmericans will bring diverse humanities programming to local communities across Michigan\, inviting visitors to explore this complicated history and to share local stories about Native American history\, culture\, and identity. \nPlease check the Menominee Range Historical Museum’s website for museum hours and more information.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/museum-on-main-street-americans-exhibit-iron-mountain/
LOCATION:Menominee Range Historical Museum\, 411 Kent St\, Iron Mountain\, MI\, 49801
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SUMMARY:Museum on Main Street "Americans" Exhibit: Fowlerville
DESCRIPTION:The Fowlerville District Library will host the new Museum on Main Street exhibit\, Americans\, from October 31–December 12\, 2026. Americans explores how deeply intertwined Native Americans are in the culture of the United States. The exhibition highlights the ways in which Native Americans have been part of the nation’s identity since before the country began and offers a new way of understanding a few familiar events: \n\nThanksgiving was a modern invention.\nPocahontas was a key figure in the country’s founding.\nThe Trail of Tears was a vast national project that reshaped the entire country.\nLittle Bighorn was the moment when\, after killing 200 American soldiers\, Native Americans became the country’s unofficial mascots.\n\nAmericans will bring diverse humanities programming to local communities across Michigan\, inviting visitors to explore this complicated history and to share local stories about Native American history\, culture\, and identity. \nPlease check the Fowlerville District Library’s website for library hours and more information.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/museum-on-main-street-americans-exhibit-fowlerville/
LOCATION:Fowlerville District Library\, 130 S Grand Ave\, Fowlerville\, MI\, 48836
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SUMMARY:Museum on Main Street "Americans" Exhibit: Stevensville
DESCRIPTION:The Lincoln Township Public Library will host the new Museum on Main Street exhibit\, Americans\, from December 19\, 2026–January 30\, 2027. Americans explores how deeply intertwined Native Americans are in the culture of the United States. The exhibition highlights the ways in which Native Americans have been part of the nation’s identity since before the country began and offers a new way of understanding a few familiar events: \n\nThanksgiving was a modern invention.\nPocahontas was a key figure in the country’s founding.\nThe Trail of Tears was a vast national project that reshaped the entire country.\nLittle Bighorn was the moment when\, after killing 200 American soldiers\, Native Americans became the country’s unofficial mascots.\n\nAmericans will bring diverse humanities programming to local communities across Michigan\, inviting visitors to explore this complicated history and to share local stories about Native American history\, culture\, and identity. \nPlease check the Lincoln Township Public Library’s website for library hours and more information.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/museum-on-main-street-americans-exhibit-stevensville/
LOCATION:Lincoln Township Public Library\, 2099 W John Beers Rd\, Stevensville\, MI\, 49127
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SUMMARY:Museum on Main Street "Americans" Exhibit: Big Rapids
DESCRIPTION:The Ferris State University Fine Art Gallery will host the new Museum on Main Street exhibit\, Americans\, from February 4–March 19\, 2027. Americans explores how deeply intertwined Native Americans are in the culture of the United States. The exhibition highlights the ways in which Native Americans have been part of the nation’s identity since before the country began and offers a new way of understanding a few familiar events: \n\nThanksgiving was a modern invention.\nPocahontas was a key figure in the country’s founding.\nThe Trail of Tears was a vast national project that reshaped the entire country.\nLittle Bighorn was the moment when\, after killing 200 American soldiers\, Native Americans became the country’s unofficial mascots.\n\nAmericans will bring diverse humanities programming to local communities across Michigan\, inviting visitors to explore this complicated history and to share local stories about Native American history\, culture\, and identity. \nPlease check the Ferris State University Fine Art Gallery’s website for hours and more information.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/museum-on-main-street-americans-exhibit-big-rapids/
LOCATION:Ferris State University Fine Art Gallery\, 805 Campus Drive - UCB 205\, Big Rapids\, MI\, 49307
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SUMMARY:Museum on Main Street "Americans" Exhibit: Port Sanilac
DESCRIPTION:The Sanilac County Historical Museum will host the new Museum on Main Street exhibit\, Americans\, from March 27–May 8\, 2027. Americans explores how deeply intertwined Native Americans are in the culture of the United States. The exhibition highlights the ways in which Native Americans have been part of the nation’s identity since before the country began and offers a new way of understanding a few familiar events: \n\nThanksgiving was a modern invention.\nPocahontas was a key figure in the country’s founding.\nThe Trail of Tears was a vast national project that reshaped the entire country.\nLittle Bighorn was the moment when\, after killing 200 American soldiers\, Native Americans became the country’s unofficial mascots.\n\nAmericans will bring diverse humanities programming to local communities across Michigan\, inviting visitors to explore this complicated history and to share local stories about Native American history\, culture\, and identity. \nPlease check the Sanilac County Historical Museum’s website for museum hours and more information.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/museum-on-main-street-americans-exhibit-port-sanilac/
LOCATION:Sanilac County Historic Village & Museum\, 228 S. Ridge St\, Port Sanilac\, MI\, 48469
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SUMMARY:Museum on Main Street "Americans" Exhibit: Hamtramck
DESCRIPTION:The Hamtramck Historical Museum will host the new Museum on Main Street exhibit\, Americans\, from May 15–June 26\, 2027. Americans explores how deeply intertwined Native Americans are in the culture of the United States. The exhibition highlights the ways in which Native Americans have been part of the nation’s identity since before the country began and offers a new way of understanding a few familiar events: \n\nThanksgiving was a modern invention.\nPocahontas was a key figure in the country’s founding.\nThe Trail of Tears was a vast national project that reshaped the entire country.\nLittle Bighorn was the moment when\, after killing 200 American soldiers\, Native Americans became the country’s unofficial mascots.\n\nAmericans will bring diverse humanities programming to local communities across Michigan\, inviting visitors to explore this complicated history and to share local stories about Native American history\, culture\, and identity. \nPlease check the Hamtramck Historical Museum’s website for museum hours and more information.
URL:https://www.michiganhumanities.org/event/museum-on-main-street-americans-exhibit-hamtramck/
LOCATION:Hamtramck Historical Museum\, 9525 Joseph Campau Ave\, Hamtramck\, MI\, 48212
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