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💡 Employee spotlight: Taylor Claybrook. Get to know a little bit about Taylor! ▶️ How long have you been with DHS? My first position was as an oral history intern during Covid in 2021, but I was officially hired as a curatorial assistant in 2023. (Thank you, Billy and Lily for always believing in me!)  ▶️ Tell us a bit about what you do here!  I'm one of the people in charge of the Wayne County History project. As the project coordinator, not only am I curating six rotating exhibits on Wayne County's 43 communities, but I'm also the point of contact for our community partners. It's been a very rewarding experience.  ▶️ What is your favorite part of working for DHS? I've always wanted to be a curator, I've been passionate about history since I was in middle school. After scoring well on an AP history exam in high school, I knew my career would be in the museum field. My favorite part about working at DHS is being able to share all my knowledge with the communities I grew up in, as well as be a part of a super fun team. There always so many great ideas floating around. ▶️ What is your favorite restaurant or store in Detroit? (or both!) I honestly love thrifting...I go to Old Soul Vintage on Cass a lot for my old school clothing needs. My favorite restaurant right now is Savannah Blue, it's soul food but with a high dining experience. It means a lot to me to dress in my best clothes and eat the same food as those who came before me...the restaurant is a testament to Black traditions and food history.  ▶️ Where did you grow up? I grew up in the Blackstone Park neighborhood of Detroit and the Grosse Pointe communities. My family has been in Detroit since the Great Migration. ▶️ What are some things you are feeling grateful for right now? I'm grateful to be finished with school! I didn't realize how long I'd been in school until I finished my MA last year. I'm also grateful to know how much people appreciate the work that we all do at DHS, it makes me proud.  ▶️ Share a motto, quote, or mantra that inspires you. "Mid pleasures and palaces though we may roam. Be it ever so humble, there's no place like home" -John Howard Payne

🌙⛵ Save the date for Dossin After Dark! Join us for a refined evening at the Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Saturday, 10/4 to support our educational mission and help preserve our shared history. More details and tickets: https://lnkd.in/gEYcHAQt

Detroit Historical Society members enjoyed our special "cocktails and cars" themed happy hour at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant last night. Thank you to Jill Woodward and the lovely team there for being so warm and welcoming! Thanks also to DHS Automotive Curator Dave Marchioni for sharing the fascinating history behind each of the cars from our collection. "Detroit Wheels: Early Motor City Stories," brings together an extraordinary collection of antique automobiles. It runs through August 25! Check it out!

💡 Employee spotlight: Natalie Renko Let’s get to know a little about Natalie! ▶️ How long have you been with DHS? About 4.5 years. ▶️ Tell us a bit about what you do at DHS! I am the Director of Accounting. I oversee all things related to our financials, budget, and audit. I also help with some HR functions, such as payroll. ▶️ What is your favorite part of working for DHS? Working at DHS is exciting because we have so many lines of business. There’s never a dull moment. My favorite part of working for DHS is being a part of the culture of Detroit. ▶️ What is your favorite restaurant or store in Detroit? (or both!) I’ve been a vegetarian since I was 16. It wasn’t always as easy as it is now for vegetarians. But I can always count on our thriving Middle Eastern culinary scene to keep me going. Although it’s not in the city of Detroit, one of my favorite restaurants around town is Cedarland in Dearborn. It’s a Lebanese restaurant on Warren Ave. I don’t have a favorite store in Detroit, but I was a thrift store junkie when I was a teenager. I spent a lot of time going to places like Value World, Salvation Army, and Goodwill. ▶️ Where did you grow up? I grew up in Livonia, Michigan. ▶️ What are some things you are feeling grateful for right now? I am grateful for all the friends I have in this life who support me through it. ▶️ Share a motto, quote, or mantra that inspires you. “To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” – Oscar Wilde

The Detroit Historical Society is seeking a strategic, mission-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategy, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability for one of Detroit’s most iconic cultural institutions. As a senior leader and key advisor to the President & CEO and Board of Trustees, the CFO will shape the Society’s financial future—whether managing responsible growth or building a sustainable model in a shifting funding landscape. We’re looking for a collaborative, visionary leader with strong financial expertise. Nonprofit experience is a plus, but we welcome candidates from the for-profit sector who are excited to apply their skills in a purpose-driven, community-focused environment. Hybrid work environment (on-site as needed, remotely as coordinated), salary range in posting. 📍 Detroit, MI 🔗  Learn more & apply: https://lnkd.in/gn4-myeB Help us preserve the past and shape the future of Detroit.

✨ Opening tomorrow at the Ford Piquette Avenue Plant! See an extraordinary pop-up exhibition of vehicles from Detroit’s first heyday of automobile invention, including ten rare cars from our collection. Among them are Henry Leland's 1905 "Osceola" Cadillac, Horace Dodge's 1919 coupe, and three Scripps-Booth cycle cars. The Detroit Wheels exhibit will be on display July 17 - August 17, 2025. Find more details and a full list of vehicles at: https://bit.ly/40SDLkO

🏅 The Hustle has been recognized with two prestigious awards from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH)! Our multiyear community engagement project celebrating Black Detroit entrepreneurs and neighborhood businesses wrapped up its first round in 2024 with 34 honorees. 📲 Click through to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gFN3k5tG