(04/22/2002) Secretary of State Candice S. Miller will premiere A Walk Through Time at the Michigan Historical Museum, a 30-minute video highlighting the historical museum on Thursday, April 25. The video was produced under a partnership between the Michigan Department of State and Michigan State University (MSU) on behalf of the Michigan Department of History, Arts and Libraries.

"For seven of my eight years as Secretary of State I had the privilege of serving as the state’s official historian and my goal was to spread the word across our state about the Michigan Historical Museum and the wonderful programs it offers," Secretary Miller said today. "We are indebted to Michigan State University for its help in producing the video, which will bring this treasure close to home for everyone in Michigan."

A Walk Through Time at the Michigan Historical Museum showcases the museum in a walking tour narrated by Secretary Miller that highlights its dramatic galleries and exhibits. It begins with the story of the land and lakes that were shaped by glaciers and concludes at the end of the 20^th century.

Dr. William M. Anderson, director of the Department of History, Arts and Libraries, said the video will be an excellent resource for teachers preparing students for museum visits, as well as an enticement to Michigan residents to travel to the Capital City to visit the museum.

"Michigan is home to more than nine million people and there is no better place to learn about the diverse and colorful history of Michigan’s people than at the Michigan Historical Museum," Dr. Anderson explained. "The museum tells Michigan’s story of amazing natural resources, extraordinary people, and the ways they have changed over time."

The video was produced for the Michigan Historical Center by Telstate, a hands-on laboratory administered by MSU’s Telecommunication Department. Telstate’s mission is to provide media development services for nonprofit clients, such as the State of Michigan, and to give students an opportunity for practical video production experience.

A Walk Through Time can be purchased for $14.95 at the Michigan Historical Museum gift shop in Lansing. It will be available later this month online at the History e-store at www.michigan.gov

The Michigan Historical Museum is located at 717 W. Allegan in downtown Lansing in the Michigan Library and Historical Center. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. Daily admission and weekend parking are free. The museum is handicapper accessible.