History of the Society

Our Mission

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

​Since its organization in 1915, the Society has acquired meaningful historical artifacts, including photos, documents, apparel, household and business related items from the people throughout Genesee County.  Our vast collections became the basis for the Sloan Museum when it opened in 1965. 

​Since transferring its collections to the Sloan Museum, historic preservation has been one of the main goals of the Society. We raised funds and oversaw the restoration of the Durant-Dort Carriage Company Historic Landmark which we now call home. We contributed the first $1,000 toward Crossroads Village and was one of the Founding organizations and financial supporters of the Whaley Historical House. We supported the creation of the Flushing Historical Society, Fenton Historical Society, and the Grand Blanc Historical Society and continue a relationship with all historical societies in the County.  We collaborated with the Greater Flint Arts Council to restore the Vernors Mural which lead to the Arts Council creating their home in that building. With funding from the Ruth Mott Foundation we oversaw a Downtown Façade Program with the Community Foundation of Greater Flint.

Leadership  2022-2023

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Officers

President, Gary L. Fisher
Vice President, Richard Hetherington
Secretary, Cynthia Birk
Treasurer, Gary Cousins

Directors

Brandon Compton
Derek Dorhman
Tracy L. Fisher
MacKenzie French
​​Jim Hargrove
​Davina Kuh Jakobi
​Susan Ledbetter
Walt Peake
​John Tosto

Advisory Board

Angie Glasscock
Jackie Hoist
​Harriet Lay
Bailey Ramirez
Ian Shetron
Chris Turner
Monica Wallen
Dawn Weier
Darryl Gilliam

Webmaster

Tracy L. Fisher