Detroit in the Gilded Age:

Break the Bank with the Detroit Historical Society

At the State Savings Bank, 151 W. Fort St., Detroit

Saturday, January 18, 2020 

Step back into the Gilded Age of Detroit — filled with railroad tycoons, lumber barons and industry innovators who were shaping the city and moving it forward — the Detroit Historical Society Ball and After-Party are its biggest fundraisers of the year! This event will support our key educational initiatives in 2020, including the re-imagining of the Detroit Historical Museum’s cornerstone educational exhibit, Frontiers to Factories.

VIP Reception for Sponsors and Benefactor Ticket Holders | 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Dinner and Program | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

• Benefactor Tickets (Includes: VIP Reception, Dinner and Late-Night Party) $850
• Patron Tickets (Includes: General Reception, Dinner, and Late-Night Party) $500
• Black-Tie

Late-Night Party | 9:00 – 12:00 a.m

• Late-Night Party Tickets (Includes: Cocktails, late night snacks, desserts, coffee bar and entertainment provided by the Sean Blackman in Transit!) $75   
• Cocktail Dress

 All proceeds benefit the Detroit Historical Society. 

NEW! Make it Shine Raffle

This year, our guests can "Make It Shine" by purchasing tickets for our Jewerly Raffle sponsored by Greenstone's Fine Jewelry! Tickets will be available for puchase at the event for $35 each, or 2 for $50. Guests will have the opportunity to win a Forevermark Diamond Necklace or a Longines Master Collection Men's Watch. 

 Detroit Foundation Hotel Rooms

Rooms are available at the Detroit Foundation Hotel. Call 313.800.5500 and use the code Detroit Historical Society Ball  to receive a special rate. Reservations must be made by December 21^st 2019.

Honorary Host Committee