Category Archives: sightseeing

Preservation for the People: Reflections on the 2016 Annual Michigan Historic Preservation Network Conference in Detroit

Posted on June 8, 2016 by

Melanie A. Markowicz, Guest Blogger The first beginnings of summer show in May flowers and a return to a sea of green across the State. It is also the time for the Annual Michigan Historic Preservation Network Conference, where historic … Continue reading →

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Make it a Detroit Weekend: Foodies and Craft Beer & Cocktail Lovers

Posted on May 8, 2016 by

by Savannah Raus-Wuth For everyone planning on attending the MHPN conference May 11-14, 2016, we hope you will consider making it a “Detroit Weekend” and extend your stay in the “D” so you can take in some of its great … Continue reading →

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Make it a Detroit Weekend: Architecture

Posted on April 25, 2016 by

by Katie Lanski For everyone planning on attending the MHPN conference May 11-14, 2016, we hope you will consider making it a “Detroit Weekend” and extend your stay in the “D” so you can take in some of its great … Continue reading →

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Tools To Help Protect Your Historic District

Posted on February 13, 2016 by

Posted on: February 9th, 2016 by Preservation Leadership Forum Staff, National Trust for Historic Preservation (MHPN is a statewide partner of the NTHP) In the last few weeks, historic preservationists across the country have noted heightened threats to a key … Continue reading →

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“ALWAYS SEEKING MODERN” A SUCCESS

Posted on June 23, 2015 by

The Michigan Historic Preservation Network (MHPN) was pleased to bring its 35th annual statewide conference to the City of Midland. Over 370 participants gathered at Northwood University on May 13-16. Drawn by the theme “Always Seeking Modern,” participants were enthusiastic … Continue reading →

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#Michiganplacesmatter Spotlight: Midland

Posted on April 10, 2015 by

by Scott Slagor Have you ever been driving along I-75 and thought, “I keep seeing signs for Midland, I wonder what that place is all about?.” Hopefully, you have marked your calendar for this year’s MHPN conference: Always Seeking Modern; … Continue reading →

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#michiganplacesmatter: A Guide to Historical Road Trips Though the Peninsula State.

Posted on January 16, 2015 by

By Scott Slagor, MHPN Communications Committee Highways are dull. Even the most scenic of highways become monotonous after hours or, even minutes, and offer little insight to the communities they bypass. Have you ever found yourself wondering about the towns … Continue reading →

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