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Michigan History magazine. This month's feature: Discovering our Covered Bridges.
The last three of the state's historic covered bridges—built more than a century ago—still carry rural traffic. The Langley, White and Fallasburg bridges can all be found in southwest Michigan, yet there are two other noteworthy bridges with the look and feel of century–old construction: one at Greenfield Village in Dearborn and another in Frankenmuth.

Michigan History for Kids Magazine Looks at "Our Great Lakes"
Michigan History for Kids has been praised by parents, teachers and children. In this issue: • Why do we call this the Great Lakes Region? How the Great Lakes were formed • How we use the lakes Living and working on Lake Michigan • Heroes of the lakes • The Soo Locks • Threats to our lakes • The first Earth Day

State Employee Discounts
Michigan Historical Museum Store interior The Museum Store, Michigan Historical Center, Lansing
State of Michigan employees enjoy a 10% discount every day on all purchases. Stop by to see the latest arrivals: Wonderful Copper wire jewelry from Morning Oak Studio, Fenton and Dessert Sauces from Green Barn Llama Farm, Dimondale. YUMMMMM!!!
What You Will Find Here
1870 Michigan Census Index Order Form for Printed Publications
Annual Reports & Plans
Library of Michigan and Library of Michigan Foundation Annual Report, Michigan Historical Center reports
Blogs
Web logs initiated by HAL staff
Directories
Directory of Michigan Libraries, Michigan County Clerks Directory, documents depository libraries, museums, genealogy researchers
Forms
A variety of forms to submit and request information or register for classes and programs.
Guidelines, Handouts & Reports - For Professionals
HANDBOOKS: Library Laws, District Library Law; GUIDELINES: National Register, Financial Management, Records Management, State Aid for Michigan Libraries; REPORTS: Records Management, Michigan Library Statistics, Impact of Michigan School Librarians; MANUALS: Michigan Public Library Trustees, Historic Preservation Grants
Guidelines, Handouts & Reports - For the Public
Genealogy and Local History, Capitol Tours, Artwork in and around the Michigan Library and Historical Center, How to make a Gift to the Michigan Historical Center, Museum programs, Lighthouse programs, Michigan History Magazine subscriptions
History e-store
A wide variety of items related to the history of Michigan, the region and the nation.
Mackinac State Historic Parks Museum Store
A listing of all books and publications currently available from Mackinac State Historic Parks.
Michigan History for Kids
These colorful magazines, written at a fourth grade reading level, are a great way to get kids interested in our state's past.
Michigan History magazine
The magazine dedicated to the history of the Great Lakes State.
Newsletters
Abrams Collection Genealogy Highlights, Access, At the Center, Focus 23, Friends of Michigan History, HAL Hotline, Legislative and State Employees Newsletter, Michigan Genealogist, SHPO News
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All Department of History, Arts and Libraries Press Releases
Research Guides & Reading Lists
Archival Circulars, Local History and Library of Michigan Current Topic Bibliographies.
"SAVE OUR LIGHTS" Specialty License Plates
A portion of the cost of this Michigan fund-raising license plate introduced in 2001 supports lighthouse preservation.

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