The Port Huron and Detroit Railroad Historical Society has dissolved their non-profit, but they have created a lasting legacy by sharing their remaining assets with the community and creating the Tunnel City Railway and Transportation Heritage Fund, in a collaboration with the Community Foundation of St. Clair County.
Jackie Hanton, Vice-President of the Community Foundation of St. Clair County, said, “The final Port Huron & Detroit board put thoughtful, transparent and careful planning in place when dissolving to honor the donors who supported the organization over the years.”
The Port Huron and Detroit Railroad Historical Society was started in 2008 to preserve and protect the historically significant properties associated with railroad history in Michigan. They put out the call for a new Board of Directors last year after having to restructure. After no one volunteered to lead the non-profit, the Society started the long process of dissolving its assets.
Hanton said, “The Community Foundation is proud to carry forward a piece of support for restoration and preservation of items from our railroad, maritime and military history.”
For more details on the Tunnel City Railway and Transportation Fund, visit the link below:
https://www.stclairfoundation.org/tunnel-city-railway-transportation-heritage-new-fund/
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
