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INGHAM COUNTY HISTORICAL             MARKER DEDICATION CEREMONY        PROCEDURES

Historical Marker Program Information
Applicant's for historical markers are responsible for all public advertising for the dedication ceremony.  Newspaper, radio, magazine or any advertising of the event are the sole responsibility of the applicant.  Invitations, memo's, flyers or dedication memorabilia are also up to the applicant.  Pre or Post refreshments and or entertainment are optional.

Normal Procedures for the Dedication
Dedication can be held inside or outside.  Historical Markers are attached to the building or site any time after the ceremony.  PA or loud speaker systems are very helpful at these occasions.

Program Tips
Applicant receiving marker introduces board or committee members. 
 
Speaker/applicant discusses work done and/or brief history on site.

Speaker introduces Historical Commission members
Historical Commission member, applicant or local historian will then talk about the site or personal history history of the building(s).  (If more than one building is receiving a marker, then more than one person  can give a short 3-4 minute speech about each building or site)

Dedication is closed by Historical Commission representative 
Applicant's designee will unveil marker to the public.  Official photo's can be taken at this time also.  

TV and News media will normally attend if given advance notice.   (If more than one marker is to be unveiled, applicant can have more than one designee help with the unveiling.  Local dignitaries, elected official and relatives of original owners can be asked to participate.

Contact Us: Ingham County Courthouse  P.O. Box 319  Mason, MI  48854  Phone:  (517) 676-7213 or email