Committed to Preserving Our Past

-Genesee county Historical Society

Upcoming Events

Historic Glenwood Cemetery Tour
​Saturday, September 21, 2019
9:30 - 11:00 A.m.

Tour Glenwood Cemetery to find some of the area's most illustrious, and historic figures.  Presented by members of the Genesee County Historical Society.

 Please RSVP to (810) 410-4605

Public is welcome
Limited space!
​Free Event

​ Glenwood Cemetery
2500 W. Court Street, Flint, MI  48503

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Flint Modern Event
​Saturday, September 28, 2019
​Time:  9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Presentation and tour of two mid-century modern homes.
Presenter: Elaine Robinson
In partnership with the AIA

Please RSVP to (810) 410-4605

Free for AIA and GCHS Members

Non-members:
$10 for Seniors and Students
$20 for Individuals

Cost for joining GCHS:
$10 for Seniors and Students
$25 for Individuals
This event is free to members
(Yes...it would be almost like a two-for-one deal...)
​Join GCHS today and reap the benefits!

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Limited Space
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Durant-Dort Carriage Co Headquarters
316 Water Street, Flint

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Preservation Workshop Series:
Stone Masonry
Saturday, October 5, 2019
​9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

 Public is welcome
Please RSVP to (810) 410-4605
Registration ends Oct 3
Limited space
Free event
​
​Whaley Historical House Museum 
624 East Kearsley St, 
Flint, MI 48503 

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What We've been up to lately

Annual Heritage Dinner
​GUEST Speaker:
​Rad Jones, retired Special Agent

A fascinating presentation, and members were able to ask "up close and personal" questions.  One of a kind opportunity.

​Mr. Jones, a retired Special Agent in charge of the Michigan U.S. Secret Service, presented an intriguing look into the Secret Service, and his experiences while protecting six Presidents and foreign heads of state.

Rad, a 1962 graduate of Michigan State University, joined the Secret Service under President Kennedy.  His service spanned six presidencies, assigned to Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign dignitary details.

Back to the Bricks

This year, we were crazy busy at the Durant-Dort Carriage Company Headquarters with visitors touring the building all day.  The time flew by as we greeted folks and answered questions.  It was a fun day!

The 2019 Buicks on the Bricks, a part of the Back to  the Bricks celebration, was another resounding success!  Buicks are displayed in front of the Durant-Dort Carriage Company Headquarters, and line all down Water Street.  Tours and video and live presentations at the Durant-Dort Carriage Factory Headquarters were available to the public throughout the event.

boys under the hood

As always, it was a full room during the truly riveting telling of "Boys Under the Hood", the true story of Flint's Auto heritage presented by Gary L. Fisher, during the Back to the Bricks celebration.  The presentation links the past to the present, showing how relevant history is to today's current events.  

​After the program, visitors stayed to ask questions, which Gary happily answered, providing even more insight and stories about Flint and the early founders of General Motors.

Past Events:

July 13, 2019:  Be a Tourist in Your Own Town; Mid-Century Modern Survey 1940-70
In conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce
Presenter - Elaine Robinson
Location:  Durant-Dort Carriage Co. Headquarters Building

June 26, 2019:  Genesee County Historical Society Annual Heritage Dinner
Presenter - Rad Jones: Retired Secret Service Agent for Six Presidents
Location:  Durant-Dort Carriage Co. Headquarters Building

March 21, 2019:  Lecture on the Saginaw Trail
Presenter - Leslie K. Pielack, author of "The Saginaw Trail: From Native American Path to Woodward Avenue"
Location:  Durant-Dort Carriage Co. Headquarters Building

February 28, 2019:  Sloan Museum Renovation Presentation
Presenter - Todd Slisher, Sloan Museum Director
Location - Durant-Dort Carriage Co. Headquarters Building

January 30, 2019:  Book Signing and Lecture
Lawrence R. Gustin, author of "Billy Durant: Creator of General Motors", "David Buick's Marvelous Motorcar"
Kim Crawford, author of "The Daring Trader"
Location:  Totem Books

August 16-18, 2018:  Back to the Bricks Tours
"The Boys Under the Hood" Presentation
Presenter:  Gary L. Fisher
Location:  Durant-Dort Carriage Co. Headquarters Building

May 5, 2018:  Annual Preservation Workshop
Location - Durant-Dort Carriage Co. Headquarters Building
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APR 19, 2018:  Lecture on Flint UAW Sit Down Strike
Genesee County Historical Society
Location - Durant-Dort Carriage Co. Headquarters Building

OCT 2, 2017:  Window Restoration Workshop
Genesee County Historical Society
Location - Durant-Dort Carriage Co. Headquarters Building

NOV 5, 2017:  Preservation Workshop
Genesee County Historical Society
Location - Durant-Dort Carriage Co. Headquarters Building

SEP 21, 2017: Genesee County Historical Bus Tour
Sep 21, 2012 - Sep 22, 2012  Genesee County Historical Society

MAY 10, 2017:  Genesee Country Historical Society Heritage Dinner
Location:  Flint Institute of Music 

APR 19, 2017:  David Buick's Marvelous Motorcar
Thu 7:00 PM PDT 

MAR 15, 2017:  Women and Their Bright Ideas
Thu 7:00 PM PDT · Kettering University

FEB 16, 2017:  Floating Vengeance: The World War II Japanese Balloon Attack on Michigan
Thu 7:00 PM PST · Mott Community College - RTC

JAN 19:  The Flint Symphony Orchestra: 90 Years of Music
Thu 7:00 PM PST 

OCT 6:  The Year of the Bray
Thu 6:00 PM PDT ·  Flint Institute of Arts

MAY 26:  Genesee County Historical Society Heritage Dinner
Thu 5:30 PM PDT