2024 Detroit Historical Society Ball: A Salute to the Legends

Join the Detroit Historical Society Board of Trustees and Event Co-Chairs Margery Krevsky-Dosey, Leslye Rosenbaum, Linda Schlesinger-Wagner, and Lois Shaevsky for the 2024 Detroit Historical Society Ball, a Salute to the Legends, beginning the next 100 years!

Mingle with some of Detroit’s true legends and brightest stars during the VIP Reception, which begins at 5:30 p.m., then enjoy a special ceremony honoring this year’s Detroit Legends as they unveil their handprints and signatures at 6 p.m. out on Legends Plaza.

 

2024 LEGEND HONOREES

• Greg Kelser, MSU and Pistons player, sports broadcaster
• Huel Perkins, formerTelevision anchor
• Mickey Redmond, Former NHL player, current Red Wings announcer 

MOVING FORWARD

• 2024 Award Recipient: The Kresge Foundation

 

HONORARY HOST COMMITTEE

Mark J. Albrecht and Dani Strich

Nancy and Larry Bluth

Catharine and Kevin Broderick

Lindsey and Tom Buhl

Mary Ann and Bob Bury

Maureen Comtois

Alexandra and John Decker

Cathy and James Deutchman

Margery Krevsky-Dosey and Dr. Michael Dosey

Diane and Douglas Dossin

Patricia Ellis and Richard Strowger

Lena Epstein

Dr. Akosua Barthwell Evans

Cynthia and Edsel B. Ford III

Ann and Matt Greenough

Frederick Hall

Nina and Bernie Kent

Melissa Lavasseur

Erica and Chauncey Mayfield

Moira and Anthony McCree

Gioconda and James McMillan

Mimi and Sandy McMillan

Detroit Pistons

Leslye and Lewis Rosenbaum

Elana and Chris Rugh

Peggy and Mark Saffer

Linda Schlesinger-Wagner and Paul Wagner

Lois and Mark Shaevsky

Salvatore Shermetaro

Paul and Cheryl VanTol

Terese and Al Woznicki

Norma Jean and Jeff Zaleski

 

PRESENTING SPONSOR

The Kresge Foundation

 

SIGNATURE SPONSOR

Ford Motor Company Fund

 

LEGENDS SPONSOR

Penske Corporation

 

MEDIA SPONSOR

Taft

 

PATRON SPONSORS

The Barthwell Group

DFCU Financial

GJC

Margery Krevsky-Dosey

Vesco Oil

 

IN-KIND SPONSORS

Comcast

Productions Plus

 

MAY 11, 2024 | Detroit Historical Museum

5401 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202

5:30-6:00 p.m.

VIP Meet & greet with the 2024 Legends for all sponsors

6:00-6:45 p.m.

Legends induction ceremony on Legends Plaza

6:45-10:00 p.m.

Strolling dinner, open bar, silent auction, historical actors, and live entertainment

 

This is a 21+ event. Black tie optional – Retro futuristic dress encouraged! For questions and sponsorships, please contact Rene’ Moon at renem@detroithistorical.org