Genesee County Historical Society

One of the most brutal conflicts in human history left men at the front traumatized and lonely. During an era without our modern comforts, these seven organizations found a way to make a difference, and Flint played its part.

Still Going Fast After 66 Years!

Opened in 1955 for those speed demons of the day, this local gem is still holding its own, and so are those daredevils and fans who live for the adrenaline rush! The need for speed!

For the Love of Preservation

Where is the workshop that the first automobile in Genesee County was created? Want to see what it's like to ride on a vintage train? How about learning in a one-room schoolhouse? An answer to save historic buildings when the expressway was tearing through Flint turned into a village that holds cherished landmarks, and provides a unique opportunity to experience a different age.

Authors Series

Our second installment in our Authors Series covers Flint's Pulitzer Prize-Winning Son, David W. Blight

Author, David W. Blight

Blight's 2019 Pulitzer Prize-winning book for history

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our premier issue of The Historian!

If you're a lover of local history, become a member to receive our bi-annual, print magazine, The Historian, sent directly to your mailbox. Don't miss out! This premier edition features stories on the biggest bank heist of its day, a female Civil War soldier who disguised herself as a man in order to fight for the Union, the story of the Vernors mural and the beloved barrel-rolling gnomes, and much, much more... PLUS...by becoming a member, you're a "carrier of the torch" and help support the cause to keep telling our shared stories!

connecting with our story

For a county of its size, Genesee County, Michigan, has produced some of the most important innovations, products, people, and social movements of modern times. The efforts of those within its boundaries have influenced--and are still influencing--the quality of human life, not just nationally, but globally. Exploring its fascinating history will uncover colorful stories of people, places, and events that are powerful, surprising, moving, catastrophic, and triumphant.
It is a place where its people are its strength and its legacy.

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Our Mission

The mission of the Genesee County Historical Society is to preserve, promote, and document the history of Genesee County.

Membership matters!

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