Submit Your Article to the Flushing Area Historical Society

We welcome contributions from community members, historians, students, and researchers who wish to share stories, research, or reflections related to the rich history of Flushing, Michigan and the surrounding area.

What We’re Looking For

We accept a wide range of article types, including:

• Personal stories or family histories connected to Flushing
• Research on local landmarks, events, or notable figures
• Historical essays or timelines
• Oral history transcripts or interviews
• Photo essays with historical context
• Articles related to artifacts or documents in our collection

Submission Guidelines

To ensure your article is considered for publication on our website or in our newsletter, please follow these guidelines:

• Length: 500–2,000 words for newsletters, no limit on website but should be focused on a topic.
• Format: Submit as a Word document (.docx) or PDF or text
• Include a title and author name
• Cite sources where applicable
• Include relevant images (optional) with captions and photo credits
• Ensure your writing is clear, respectful, and historically accurate

We reserve the right to edit submissions for clarity, length, and style. Authors will be contacted before any significant edits are made.

How to Submit

Please email your article and any accompanying images to:
[email protected]

Or mail to:

Flushing Area Historical Society
Attn: Article Submission
431 W. Main St.
Flushing, MI 48433

If you have questions or would like to discuss your idea before submitting, feel free to contact us.

Contributor Acknowledgment

All published articles will include the author’s name and a short bio (optional). Contributors will also receive a complimentary copy of the newsletter issue in which their article appears.