The Michigan Historical Review publishes articles relating to Michigan's political, economic, social, and cultural history. The journal also welcomes manuscripts in American, Canadian, and midwestern history that explore important themes related to Michigan's past. Articles are abstracted and indexed in America: History and Life, Current Contents, International Bibliography of Periodical Literature, and International Bibliography of Book Reviews.

The Historical Society of Michigan (HSM) is the state’s oldest cultural organization and helps to connect the stories of all Michigan’s peoples to students, educators, historical organizations and the public through education programs, conferences, publications, awards, workshops, referral services, networking opportunities, and support for local history organizations. It publishes Michigan History and Chronicle magazines, Michigan History for Kids school curriculum, as well as the academic journal Michigan Historical Review. HSM is pleased to serve as the home for the Michigan Historical Review, the only scholarly publication devoted to the history of Michigan. The MHR is published twice yearly. In press for nearly fifty years, it features work from historians of international stature and has attracted a substantial readership that includes both academic and popular audiences.