From the draft minutes of the last Michigan Historical Commission meeting held on 1/27/11:
Director Clark reported on the Civil War Sesquicentennial. The website is up and running; however, some major changes are being made. Archives of Michigan and Michigan Historical Museum staff are working together on a new exhibit, “From Plowshares to Swords,” which will open April 12, 2011. As part of the grand opening weekend, a Civil War Encampment is scheduled for April 16 in the vacant lot next to the Michigan Historical Center. Commissioner Dempsey and Sandra Clark noted that a Civil War Sesquicentennial Committee Meeting will be held in the next few weeks. Commissioner McConnell reminded members to promote the Civil War Essay Contest (handout distributed). Commission Truscott reported that the Friends of Michigan History is partnering with the Lansing Symphony Orchestra and the Earl Nelson Singers to present a Civil War Concert on the Capitol steps, on June 3, 2011, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
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