FALL 2010 MAKING A QUARTERLY GUIDE TO EXHIBITIONS, EVENTS,HISTORY TOURS, PROGRAMS AND OPPORTUNITIES Opening Soon! Fabulous 5: Detroit’s Historic Retailers See page 5! FEATURES Detroit Historical Society Ball .............................................. 3 Fun things to do this fall .................................................. 6–8 New at the Detroit Historical Museum ................................ 5 Exciting events at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum .......... 13 2 Letter from the Executive Director MAKING HISTORY is the official quarterly newsletter Bob Bury of the Detroit Historical Society, published each winter, spring, summer, and fall. Questions and For the past several months, I’ve spent much of my comments may be submitted to Peter Poulos at time doing what I enjoy most, talking about the Detroit
[email protected]. Historical Society — about what we’ve accomplished — and sharing my vision of what lies ahead. STAFF Thanks to the ongoing support and dedication of people Robert Bury Executive Director & CEO like you, the past year at the Society has been nothing Michelle Wooddell Chief Operating Officer short of extraordinary. During this past fiscal year, we David Janssen Vice President of Collections increased attendance at the Detroit Historical Museum & Interpretation by nearly 21 percent, recruited over 400 new members Tracy Irwin Director of Exhibitions & and presented 17 new exhibits and displays. Members and friends like you Programs enjoyed weekly Behind the Scenes tours, and our loyal and growing base Alease Johnson Director of Operations of volunteers contributed over 10,000 hours in support of our cause. Peter Poulos Senior Director of Despite the challenging times, we maintained our important relationships Communications & Sales with area schools and found a way to welcome as many children for tours Pam Schumaker Director of Finance as possible, including providing free or subsidized admission to a record & Administration number.