Secretary of State The Secretary of State,
Candice S. Miller, is the official State Historian. The Index here will lead to most state-related
historical sites.
Museums
Michigan Historical Museum System. This is one of the five sections of the Michigan Historic Center.
Archeology
Office of the State Archeologist. The office maintains the state archaeological site file and
artifact collected from state lands. It also reviews diverse state
and federal projects to determine their potential impact on
Michigan's archaeological resources. This is one of the five sections of the Michigan Historic Center.
Preservation
Established in response to the National Historic Preservation
Act of 1966, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
identifies, evaluates, registers, interprets and protects
Michigan's wealth of historic properties, from significant
buildings to shipwrecked vessels. This is one of the five sections of the Michigan Historic Center.
Magazine
Michigan History Magazine. Welcome to the nation's
leading
state history magazine! This is one of the five sections of the Michigan Historic Center.
State Archives.
The State Archives of Michigan. The archives' holdings are particularly valuable
in tracing genealogy, legislation, land surveys, military service
and governmental policy on mental health, public health,
education, labor, welfare and corrections. This is one of the five sections of the Michigan Historic Center.