DETROIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Educational Field Trips and Group Tours
Educational field trips for school groups featuring docent-led tours of historical exhibits that support social studies curriculums and help meet expectations established by the State of Michigan as set forth in the state's Social Studies Content Expectations Guide.
Community Outreach
The Detroit Historical Society works to convene important conversations about the past, present, and future of the metro Detroit region.
Behind-the-Scenes Tours
The Detroit Historical Society provides tour to key historical landmarks and places throughout the region, often bringing tour goers into places normally not available to the public.
Where we work
External reviews

Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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DETROIT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Board of directorsas of 05/19/2023
Thomas Buhl
None
Francis W. McMillan
S. MAC. LLC
Thomas Buhl
Wells Fargo Advisors
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? No -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? No -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? No -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? No