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2006:			December - November - October - September - August - July - June - May - April - March - February - January
	December
		22 -	Library of Michigan Announces 2007 Michigan Notable Books, a Literary Feast from State's Best Storytellers Dec. 22, 2006 - The Library of Michigan today announced the 2007 Michigan Notable Books (www.michigan.gov/notablebooks), 20 books highlighting Michigan people, places and events.
		22 -	Michigan's Population Steady at 10.1 Million
		21 -	Michigan Historical Center Foundation Receives $165,000 Grant from Kellogg Foundation to Help Expand Private-Sector Partnership
		15 -	Ernie Harwell, Alan Trammell and the Detroit Tigers Help Give Seven Michigan Libraries a $1,000 Boost
		11 -	Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs Announces March 2007 Grant Workshops Schedule
		08 -	'Save Our Lights' License Plates Provide $233,300 for Projects at Eight of Michigan's Historic Lighthouses
	November
		27 -	Michigan Iron Industry Museum Launches Extended Hours Dec. 3 With Book Signings, Holiday Shopping and Festive Fare
		22 -	Make a Family Day of It at Michigan Historical Museum's WinterFest Saturdays in December
		20 -	Michigan History Magazine Reaches for the Stars with Spacemen, Carl Sandburg and a City Called Kalamazoo
		15 -	Community Leaders Invited to Explore Economic Impact of Culture and Tourism on Michigan Cities; Early Registration Deadline for Conference is Friday, Nov. 17
	October
		31 -	Ring in the Holidays at The Jingle Ball, an Evening of Glamorous Fun to Support Michigan History Education
		25 -	Michigan Iron Industry Museum Extends Hours, Forges Ahead With Capital Campaign
		20 -	Lansing's Michigan Historical Museum Hosts 'Haunted History' - a Spooky Walk Through Time - on Sunday, Oct. 29
		18 -	Kelly Larson Hired to Advise Michigan Main Street Communities
		13 -	Washtenaw County Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled Wins State Librarian's Excellence Award For Exceptional, Innovative Service
		06 -	Seven New Michigan Historical Markers Capture Highlights of State's Diverse History
		05 -	Harvest Halloween Fun and Frights at Fayette Historic State Park's Fall Fest Oct. 14
		03 -	Delve Into Michigan's Past During Archaeology Day at Michigan Historical Museum Oct. 7
	September
		26 -	Library of Michigan's New Vital Records Collection Provides Easy Access to Key Family History Research Tool
		21 -	Family History Explorers Invited to Free Workshops Centered Around Michigan's Own Nationally Ranked Genealogy Collection; Family History Month in October is Ideal Time to Investigate Just-Released Michigan Vital Records Collection
		20 -	Department of History, Arts And Libraries Announces Over $10 Million in Arts and Cultural Grants for 2007
		19 -	Michigan Historical Center Foundation Honors Teachers' Creativity and Commitment to Michigan History; Teachers from Haslett, Ionia and Lake Orion to Receive Odyssey Award at Nov. 18 Gala
		08 -	Department of History, Arts and Libraries Helps Public Schools Comply with Record Retention Laws
	August
		31 -	Michigan eLibrary (MeL) Nabs National Honor for Exemplary Service to Residents
		30 -	Archaeology Day Set for Oct. 1 at Colonial Michilimackinac
		30 -	Colonial Michilimackinac Turns into 'Fort Fright' on Oct. 7
		30 -	'Alex McKnight' Mysteries Author Steve Hamilton Captures 2006 Michigan Author Award
		29 -	Michigan.gov Named Best in Nation
		28 -	Mackinac Island State Park Commission to Meet Sept. 22 on Mackinac Island
		28 -	State Demographer Says Special Caution Needed in Reporting on the American Community Survey
		25 -	Festival at Walker Tavern in Brooklyn Sept. 2 Celebrates Michigan's Pioneer Heritage
		25 -	Cambridge Junction Commemorative Marker to Be Reset and Rededicated Sept. 16
		23 -	Free Family Event at the Michigan Library and Historical Center, Sept. 10, to Raise Awareness About Vision Disabilities
		21 -	Become a Michigan History Hero! Help Kids Read, Learn and Love Our State by Bringing Michigan History for Kids to the Classroom
		18 -	Fort Mackinac Soldier Database Debuts
		14 -	Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse to Receive Period Plantings
		14 -	Mackinac Associates Make $25,000 Challenge Donation to Help Purchase Fort Mackinac Artifacts
		10 -	The Jingle Ball, a Journey Through Holidays Past, Set for Nov. 18 at the Michigan Historical Museum; Planning Under Way for Fun-Filled Kickoff to Mid-Michigan's Holiday Season
		04 -	Fr. Jim Williams Named to Mackinac Island State Park Commission
		03 -	Michigan Iron Industry Museum Tracks Twists and Turns Behind Great U.P. Train Robbery of 1893
		03 -	Michigan Iron Industry Museum Invites History Lovers to Dig into U.P. Archaeology at Aug. 13 Forum
	July
		31 -	Enjoy a Slower, Sweeter Slice of 19th-Century Michigan Life at Aug. 12 Fayette Heritage Day Celebration
		28 -	Michigan Iron Industry Museum Forecasts an Entertaining Afternoon Aug. 8 at U.P. Weather History Presentation
		26 -	Mackinac Island's Pontiac Trail Reopens; Scenic Route Runs for 1,000 Feet Along the West Bluff
		26 -	Michilimackinac Marines Invade Colonial Michilimackinac Aug. 5-6
		26 -	16th Michigan/Stanton Guard Invades Fort Mackinac Aug. 12-13
		26 -	Jaeger's Battalion of Roger's Rangers Invades Colonial Michilimackinac Aug. 12-13
		26 -	King's 8th Regiment Re-enactors Invade Colonial Michilimackinac Sept. 16-17
		25 -	Michigan's Family Album, a Special Historical Photography Exhibit, Opens Aug. 5 at the Michigan Historical Museum
		24 -	Civil War Encampment Brings Sights and Sounds of Fort Wilkins History to Life at Copper Harbor
		19 -	Michigan Libraries Invited to Compete for $5,000 State Librarian's Excellence Award
		18 -	Era of Abraham Lincoln and Iron Ore's Strength Brought to Life at Michigan Iron Industry Museum's Civil War Weekend July 29-30
		18 -	New DVD Travels Through the Centuries and Down the Chicago Road, One of Michigan's Earliest Transportation Routes
		14 -	Tune in to Nature and 19th-Century Life at Fayette Historic State Park's Unique Summer Program Series
		10 -	Michigan History Tells How a Truscott Came Home to St. Joe
		07 -	Michigan Iron Industry Museum Examines Role of Swedish Immigrants in 19th-Century Northern Michigan Life and Culture
		06 -	'Fort Wilkins by Candlelight' Illuminates 19th-Century History for Copper Harbor Visitors
	June
		29 -	Michigan Iron Industry Museum Opens Program Series With '3,000 Feet Underground' - a Look at Early Mining's Widespread Impact
		28 -	Michigan Iron Industry Museum Stages Nostalgia-Packed World War II Tribute Weekend on July 8-9
		28 -	Library of Michigan Praises Plymouth District Library for National Recognition of Efforts to Improve Seniors' Health
		27 -	Discover How to Mine Michigan's Genealogical Gems at Library of Michigan Seminar July 21-22; Keynote Address Explores Future of Family History Research
		26 -	MDOT and Library of Michigan Team Up to Bring 'MI Transportation Plan' to the Public
		09 -	Department of History, Arts and Libraries Announces Staff Changes
		09 -	UP's Iron Industry Museum Gears Up for Antique Auto Show Sunday, June 18
		02 -	Governor Granholm Honors Outstanding Michigan History Teachers from Carleton, Midland, Sand Lake and Troy
	May
		31 -	State Historical Marker Apparently Stolen from Tiger Stadium
		26 -	2006 Michigan Week Awards Recognize Residents' Efforts to Better Communities, Help Friends and Neighbors
		26 -	Southfield City Administrator Honored with Swainson Award for Outstanding Contribution to Historic Preservation
		23 -	Young People from Around the State Honored for Shots of Historic Sites in Michigan Week Youth Photo Contest
		19 -	Department of History, Arts and Libraries Celebrates Magic of Michigan with Movies, Music and More
		18 -	Winners of 2006 Governor's Award for Historic Preservation Receive Honors at State Capitol
		11 -	New Book Home to Mackinac Takes Younger Readers to 1880s Mackinac Island
		09 -	White Water to Perform at Michigan Iron Industry Museum on May 21
		08 -	Michigan History Reveals Our State's 'Secret Ingredient'
		04 -	Governor Granholm Announces 2006 Historic Preservation Awards
		04 -	Gadgets, Gizmos and Games Built by Local Machinists on Exhibit at Michigan Historical Museum
		01 -	'Michigan Notable Books' Authors to Tell Their Tales at More than 50 Libraries Statewide
	April
		28 -	American Library Association's Government Documents Round Table Gives 2006 Hoduski Award to Library of Michigan Documents Specialist
		27 -	Michigan Iron Industry Museum Packs Music, Theater, History and More into Full Summer 2006 Events Calendar
		25 -	Roar of Cannon Marks Opening of Mackinac Parks 2006 Season
		20 -	Michigan Iron Industry Museum Set to Unveil New Wing, New Exhibit at May 7 Ribbon-Cutting Event
		18 -	National Book Award Winner Kevin Boyle to Headline Library of Michigan's Daylong Tribute to Great Lakes Storytelling
		11 -	Governor Granholm Announces $79,500 in Historic Preservation Fund Grants for Allegan, Detroit and Washtenaw County
	March
		27 -	Governor Granholm Makes Appointments to Michigan Film Advisory Commission
		16 -	Library of Michigan Invites Family Researchers to Learn About Online Resources and Search Strategies
		14 -	Michigan Walk of Fame Announces First Inductees
		14 -	Walker Tavern Historic Site Receives MDOT Grant worth $222,185 for Renovations
		13 -	Mackinac Island State Park Commission to Meet Wednesday, March 22, in Lansing
		13 -	Cadillac Area Teachers Bring Redcoats, Voyageurs into Classrooms; Award-Winning 'Historic Mackinac on Tour' Teaches Hands-On Michigan History
		10 -	Preserve America Awards $80,000 Grant to Michigan for Development of Heritage Tourism
		06 -	Squeeze in Time for Michigan Reads! Storytelling with Your Little Bed Hogs
		02 -	Ernie Harwell and Alan Trammell Go to Bat for Michigan Public Libraries
	February
		24 -	Department of History, Arts and Libraries Adds `Lights of Northern Lake Huron' to Maritime Heritage Visitor Trail
		23 -	1950s African American Neighborhood Among Five Properties to be Nominated to the National Register of Historic Places
		15 -	State Archives and Schuler Books Offer 'A Stronger Kinship' Reading and Book Signing Feb. 17 to Commemorate Black History Month
		15 -	Department of History, Arts and Libraries Report Explores Ways to Protect At-Risk Local Government Records
		15 -	Northern Michigan Teachers Bring Redcoats, Voyageurs into Classrooms; Award-Winning 'Historic Mackinac on Tour' Teaches Hands-On Michigan History
		15 -	'What's Eating You?' Mackinac Naturalist Brings 'Water, Woods and Wildlife' to Sault Ste. Marie Classroom
	January
		30 -	Library of Michigan Aims to Educate, Entertain and Inspire with 2006 Michigan Notable Books
		25 -	Michigan Historical Commission Approves Seven New Historical Markers; Home of Suffragette in Marshall, Governor's House in Charlotte And Octagon House in Macomb County Among Sites Recognized
		23 -	Mackinac Island State Park Commission to Meet Friday, Jan. 27 in Lansing
		06 -	Michigan Historical Museum's Annual Statehood Day Event Celebrates Sights and Sounds of Pioneer Life