Genesee County Historical Society

09/02/2026

Happy 50 years to Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad! 🚂

https://1836-place.com/2026/08/28/crossroads-village-at-50-a-bicentennial-project-that-became-a-genesee-county-tradition/?

08/28/2026

Anyone see a familiar face in this group? A member shared these circa 1930 Flint Northern basketball team photos with us. Six guys, six different uniforms!

08/28/2026

Congrats to Jeff Crone for winning the Back to the Bricks photo contest with this beautiful shot! That is his “Big Blue” Buick on the left, while the rest of the shot picks up several iconic Flint elements, including the bricks, the arches, and the Weather Ball. Great photo Jeff!

08/27/2026

One of our members found this Flint appearance by Dolly in 1975! Were you there?

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Save the date!

08/24/2026

Check out this cool student-led project researching healthcare in the area!

https://flintdaily.news/2026/08/11/um-flint-students-piecing-together-complex-history-of-genesee-county-hospitals-and-healthcare-facilities/

08/20/2026

Great day on The Bricks under the Saginaw Street Arches! Enjoyed seeing everyone who stopped by our Genesee County Historical Society tent, and all who attended our program at St.Pauls! Cool cars, stories, history and a really terrific community event.

Thanks to Al Jones, Amber Lynn Taylor and all of the B2B leaders and volunteers, the law enforcement pros from the various departments who ensured an incredibly safe and secure venue, and of course our GCHS Board members who staffed the event!

Until next year, roll on!

08/19/2026

Some cool history about Whaley Children’s Center’s 100 years.

For 100 years, Whaley Children’s Center has been a place where children find safety, stability, and hope. As the Flint-based nonprofit celebrates its centennial in 2026, the organization is reflecting on a century of service while continuing to evolve to meet the changing needs of Michigan’s mos...