  Deteamster Member Username: Deteamster Post Number: 74 Registered: 07-2007 |
Just a heads up...I know from inside sources that the DHS will be out of $ in a couple years if things don't change. They're a good team, but they just can't make up for the shortfall with the city withdrawing all their funding, and the small membership. Now would be the perfect time to sign up for membership with the Detroit Historical Society or just visit one of the museums...if only because it doesn't look as if they'll be around in a couple years. I'd like to say more but I can't incriminate myself or the person I've talked to. | ||
Neilr Member Username: Neilr Post Number: 653 Registered: 06-2005 |
Deteamster, thanks for the gentle nudge. It was what I needed, I guess, to renew my old, expired membership. It cost me $40, completed online, and took about 4 minutes. http://www.detroithistorical.o rg/ | ||
Fareastsider Member Username: Fareastsider Post Number: 851 Registered: 08-2006 |
bump support the museum! | ||
Mrsjdaniels Member Username: Mrsjdaniels Post Number: 625 Registered: 08-2005 |
Deteamster...I can back up your words...as a former employee we were working doubly hard just to work on a daily basis. Fundraising is hard right now and we put a lot of energy into the old Proposal K thinking it would solve our problems 7 years ago. and to the those with whom I was in discussion with about that 20Mil bond passed on property taxes for the Museum when it was a city dept still - now do you see my point? the city voted for and approved a bond that is still being taken on your prop taxes and none of that money is being used to support the museum now that they've given control to the DHS... HELP HELP HELP - the city CANNOT afford to loose its history! think about where all the archives will go if this were to happen! | ||
Busterwmu Member Username: Busterwmu Post Number: 439 Registered: 09-2004 |
I interned at the DHS's Collections Resource Center last summer and if you think all they have that is valuable is what is on display, you're wrong. They spent a good part of the summer moving valuable items from inadequate storage facilities at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum to the CRC and I was helping to organize and label them. Your dollars will do great work! | ||
Wazootyman Member Username: Wazootyman Post Number: 323 Registered: 02-2006 |
I just joined as a new member. I know it's only $40, but I hope it helps. I think all of us who aren't members yet (or weren't until a minute ago!) should consider joining. It's a small price to pay to help preserve the history of the city we love. | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 2803 Registered: 10-2003 |
You can also support the Society by participating in their events, including tours, lectures, and special occasions. Check out the Things to Do page on their website: http://www.detroithistorical.o rg/thingstodo/index.asp or the current issue of their newsletter. And bring a friend or family member or two!! | ||
Xd_brklyn Member Username: Xd_brklyn Post Number: 370 Registered: 10-2003 |
Sad to hear this. Have been a member for a few years. What made me join was seeing what they could accomplish on such a little budget. It would definitely be a tough loss for the city. | ||
Wazootyman Member Username: Wazootyman Post Number: 324 Registered: 02-2006 |
Well, no need to be sad just yet. Let's just make sure to get the word out that they need our support! | ||
Bobj Member Username: Bobj Post Number: 4257 Registered: 11-2003 |
We need to mobilize and get contributions and members! I have thought about it for years, I will join today. I am sure others will as well, if they know the need | ||
Deteamster Member Username: Deteamster Post Number: 100 Registered: 07-2007 |
Wow, you guys are great. More than anything the Society needs members. Membership is extremely low compared to smaller cities. To say it would be sad for the city to lose the museums and society is an understatement. I'm sure we can all agree that any rebirth for the city will ultimately be linked to its history- people love Detroit for that reason: its richness of history and culture. Our city has changed the course of history itself more than once. To lose our historical society would be a tremendous, tragic irony. | ||
Crash67 Member Username: Crash67 Post Number: 45 Registered: 05-2007 |
I'm a member ... spread the word. Click on "Join Us" at www.detroithistorical.org | ||
Cuylerst Member Username: Cuylerst Post Number: 2 Registered: 02-2008 |
You motivated me. I just became a "patron" and I'm from Chicago. I encourage everyone to join if you can. | ||
Busterwmu Member Username: Busterwmu Post Number: 471 Registered: 09-2004 |
Just joined with a discounted student membership! | ||
Bob_cosgrove Member Username: Bob_cosgrove Post Number: 603 Registered: 03-2005 |
The Detroit Historical Society has just opened their On Line Museum Store as of today, April 25th. Go to www.detroithistorical.org and click on "Shop On Line Now" on the first page. Bob Cosgrove | ||
Karenk Member Username: Karenk Post Number: 64 Registered: 07-2006 |
3 tote bags, my oh my, what shall I buy! I would love to further support them besides membership. I do hope they have more items than that in the near future. | ||
Crash67 Member Username: Crash67 Post Number: 47 Registered: 05-2007 |
There are also some Tiger Stadium items, like actual seatbacks, available in this online store. Plus, some books and Randall Higdon prints as well. Karenk, did you click around the other items, or did you stop at the tote bags? I bet if people respond to this online store in bigger numbers, they might expand the product offerings! |
