Take a look at some of our past programs
The Genesee County Historical Society strives to offer unique, entertaining, and informative programs to our members and the public. Our events are always well-attended and highly praised. (Of course, if you are a member, you get first dibs on tickets! So if you like what you see here make sure to join!)
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A Salute to Flint's Coney Culture, a milestone event celebrating one of Flint's most important iconic symbols: The coney island restaurant and the Flint-style coney! Our beloved "coney islands" have inspired songs, poems, stories, and hungry stomachs for late night feasts. Another SOLD OUT program! Learn more about the event...
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A Salute to Music of Flint and Genesee County, with special guest, Sam Thompson, former music industry executive and chief of security for Elvis Presley. An amazing--and surprising--review of the large number of talented singers and musicians that came out of our area. Learn more about the event...
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Straight Outta Hollywood: Ernie Gilbert, Emmy and Annie Award Winning Animator
Did you know that Ernie grew up on the Eastside of Flint!? And that his Flint roots have worked their way into his animation? Smart, witty, and humble, Ernie is a great guy, and had a lot of fascinating stories to tell! Learn more about the event... |
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Unraveling Fact or Fiction: Genesee County Homes on the Underground Railroad
Presenter Carol Bacak-Egbo is a nationally and regionally known historian, archeologist and educator and part of the Oakland County Historical Commission. She has done extensive investigation on this topic in Oakland County and has now turned her eye on their next-door neighbor, Genesee County, its Anti-Slavery Society, well-known abolitionists, and the purported “stations” along the Railroad. We learned how to interpret a variety of historical sources including maps, census records and deeds, and analyze and evaluate historical evidence. It was a great program for historians and genealogists alike. Learn more about the event... |
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The Boys Under the Hood, America and the world were irrevocably changed by the actions of a small band of innovators, entrepreneurs, and business and engineering virtuosos, and at least one bona fide genius, all operating out of a non-descript midwestern city. The business they built was largely responsible for inventing the middle class, the progenitor of the ‘American Century’, transformed manufacturing and invented an entire industry upon which the fate of the American Republic would rise and fall. Indeed, their brainchild became the vaunted American ‘Arsenal of Democracy”, defeating Hitler and the Nazis, Imperial Japan, and winning WWII. The ‘Boys’ in question had names like Durant, Mott, Dort, Buick, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Nash and Champion. The business was named General Motors. The city was called Flint. This program is a GCHS classic. Learn more about the program...
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Sit-Down to Shut Down - In the frozen winter, at the end of December 1936, local autoworkers made their first stand with the UAW, when they shut down Flint Fisher Body Plant #1. Quickly, the movement spread to other plant locations, leading to violent clashes with the police and the eventual involvement of the National Guard. The eight decade war between General Motors and the UAW is one of the most impactful and poorly understood episodes in American history. 'Sit-Down to Shut Down' in an engaging presentation that explores its ongoing cultural ramifications. Learn more about the program...
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