A number of automotive-history activities are planned. We hope you will join us for a weekend of car talk and celebration.
(DAY 1) Saturday, September 20
Tour the Sloan Museum of Discovery – History and Durant Automotive Galleries
1221 E Kearsley St, Flint MI 48503
[1 mile from Factory One]
1PM – 3PM
$10 special rate
Tour of the Kettering Archives at Factory One
5PM-6PM
Free of charge
2025 Society of Automotive Historians Annual Award Banquet
Saturday, September 20, 2025
Durant-Dort Factory One
303 W. Water St., Flint Michigan 48503
6PM-9PM
Menu and cost TBA
Speaker: Jim Secreto, retired Detroit automotive photographer and collector extraordinaire of automotive advertising art. Using examples from his collection, Jim will talk about automotive illustration before the digital age.
(DAY 2) Sunday, September 21
Golden Memories Car Show – Exclusively for original or authentically restored vehicles produced in 1975 or earlier
Flint Cultural Center [1 mile from Factory One]
1310 E Kearsley St., Flint MI 48503
9AM-4PM
Free of charge
LODGING
Special-priced rooms are available for September 19 & 20 at two local hotels.
Mention the Society of Automotive Historians when making reservations.
Hilton Garden Inn Flint Downtown
110 W Kearsley St, Flint, MI 48502
810 233-9110
Short walk to Factory One
$139 per night
Reservations must be received by Friday, August 29
to receive special group rate.
Hyatt Place Flint-Grand Blanc
5481 Hill 23 Dr. Flint MI 48507
810 424-9000
12-minute drive to Factory One
$119 per night
Reservations must be received by Friday, August 29
to receive special group rate.
If you have questions or would like more information, contact Chris Lezotte.