FALL BENEFIT
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You are invited to the 30thAnnual MHPN Fall Benefit
THE ADRIAN ARMORY
230 West Maumee Street, Adrian, Michigan 49221
Sunday, October 20, 2024
5:00-8:30 PM –
Strolling dinner fare & beverages, complimentary wine & beer,
live & silent auctions, awards, walking tour, and more!
3:30-5:00 PM (Optional/free registration) –
Downtown & neighborhood walking tour.
TICKETS: $120 per person, $90 for gov’t
employees/officials & seniors (60+), $70 for students.
RSVP by Sunday, October 6, 2024, 11:59 PM
Register on-line here, or click for a registration form for mailing.
Business informal dress. This is a barrier free venue. Free on-site parking.
JOIN US!
Dear Friend of Michigan Preservation:
We’re writing to invite you to be a Sponsor of the Michigan Historic Preservation Network’s 30th Annual Fall Benefit.
We thank you for considering our request!
This year we’re in Adrian (pop. 20,500), serving as the Lenawee County seat since 1838. Its rich history is reflected in its traditional downtown, neighborhoods, and civic buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Our venue – the Adrian Armory – was built between 1924-1925. Tudor in styling, the masonry Armory has an imposing entrance framed by turrets and battlement. We’ll be there from 5:00-8:30 PM on Sunday, October 20; a walking tour is beforehand.
You’ll receive recognition in our Benefit promotions, on the MHPN website and our other media platforms, in the evening’s print program and on signage, and in our Annual Report. You may want to be part of our complimentary Virtual Vendors’ Showcase that will run 24/7 from the time registration opens the first thing in August.
Supporting the Benefit is a good investment in the MHPN’s promotion of preservation as a tool for economic revitalization in communities both small and large. Spurring local interest that results in all kinds of preservation projects, growing our revolving loan and easement programs that can make project financing a reality, and serving as your legislative advocate are just a few of our efforts with a direct impact on you.
Please respond by Sunday, September 29, 11:59 PM, for recognition in the evening’s program and media outreach!
Direct your questions to Janet – EMAIL: kregerj1981@att.net / PHONE: 734-222-9310 / FAX: 734-222-9311
ABOUT THE MHPN’S ANNUAL FALL BENEFIT
Members and friends have gathered for three decades to spend an enjoyable fall evening at a significant venue and raise funds for the MHPN. Most often we are in historic Detroit buildings such as the Fisher Building, Masonic Temple, or the Charles Lang Freer House. Other years, we leave the Detroit area to see venues such as GM’s Factory One in Flint, Tibbits Opera House in Coldwater, or the Pontiac Little Art Theater in Pontiac. This year, we are in Adrian at the city’s Armory!
Strolling dinner fare and beverages, complimentary wine and beer, live and silent auctions, awards, and a chance to network with preservationists from across the state make the event the place to be each fall!
The proceeds from the benefit and the auctions help to support the ongoing operations of our organization and help to facilitate preservation in Michigan.
Please join us!
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MHPN Fall Benefit History
- The Mercado & Plaza in Mexicantown
- Durant-Dort Factory One
- Historic Ford House
- Sanilac Petrogyphs, Sanilac County; Legacy Building, Bay City; Vermillion Point Life-Saving Station, Paradise; Grand Haven Main Street
- Pontiac's Little Art Theatre - "The PLAT"
- Masonic Temple
- Charles Lang Freer House
- Bank Suey
- Broderick Tower
- Tibbits Opera House
- NSO Bell Building
- Fisher Building
- Virgil H. Carr Cultural Arts Center
- Durand Union Station
- Riverside Arts Center in the Ypsilanti Masonic Temple
- Christman Company Headquarters in the Miller Mutual Building
- Odd Fellows Hall
- Ray and Sarah Potter Mansion
- Matthaei Botanical Garden
- Fisher Building
- Skillman Branch of the Detroit Public Library
- Henry Ford Estate
- The Detroit Club
- Midland Country Club
- Detroit Golf Club
- Detroit Yacht Club
- Detroit Athletic Club
- Guardian Building
- Eleanor & Edsel Ford Estate