Holland Area Historical Society

The Holland Area Historical Society focuses on the history and heritage of the Holland area. Its programs are designed to inform the membership through a series of quality presentations, tours, and other events focusing on the area's past.

If you are not a member, we encourage you to join our group and participate in an exciting year of programs!

Gerald R. Ford Museum Tour
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Grand Rapids, Michigan

To kick off the new program year, we will be traveling to Grand Rapids to tour the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum to enjoy the exhibits concerning his presidency and walk the area grounds. Admission to the museum is a special group rate of $5.00 per person, and the cost to ride the bus to and from the museum is $4.00 (leaving Holland at 1:00 p.m.). Limited capacity and reservations are required to ride the bus—call 395-7798. (Reservations will be accepted for members only until August 31; after that date, guests of members may reserve a spot.) PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL TIME.

Van Raalte’s First Emigrants
Tuesday, October 9, 2007 - 7:30 p.m.
Maas Auditorium, Hope College
264 Columbia Avenue, Holland

Henry ten Hoor is a legend when it comes to his stories. Come hear ten Hoor share the story of Derk and Louise Arnoud emigrating to Boston, Massachusetts, with the help of Rev. A. C. Van Raalte, instead of Holland, Michigan.

Holland Police Department History
Tuesday, November 13, 2007 - 7:30 p.m.
Maas Auditorium, Hope College
264 Columbia Avenue, Holland

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the organization of the Holland Police Department. Join us for an insightful evening with Chief John Kruithoff as he illustrates the interesting history of this essential city department.

Hope Church
Annual Christmas Potluck
Tuesday, December 11, 2007 - 6:30 p.m.
77 W. 11th Street, Holland

Our annual Christmas potluck is a Holland Area Historical Society tradition. This year we will visit Hope Church. A church spokesperson will describe its history and give a guided tour of the church building. Call 395-7798 after November 14 to sign up for a dish to pass. Reservations are required—call 395-7798. PLEASE NOTE SPECIAL TIME.

Banking History in Holland
Tuesday, January 8, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.
Maas Auditorium, Hope College
264 Columbia Avenue, Holland

The history of Holland’s banking institutions is an important study of how Holland established itself as a great place to do business. Steve VanderVeen, Hope College Professor of Management, will share his extensive research and insights on this subject.


The Farm That Was a Zoo
Tuesday, February 12, 2008 – 7:30 p.m.
Maas Auditorium, Hope College
264 Columbia Avenue, Holland

Lakewood Farm was wrought from the land with inspiration from George F. Getz during the early part of the 20th century. Eventually, he filled the farm with animals of all kinds and sizes and soon the farm became a place of leisure for the people living in and visiting the Holland area. Join local historian Geoffrey Reynolds for an evening of images and history about this fascinating place on the lake.

Holland Hospital History
Tuesday, March 11, 2008- 7:30 p.m.
Maas Auditorium, Hope College
264 Columbia Avenue, Holland

With the completion of the latest Holland Hospital expansion comes the time to reflect on the history of the hospitals that have been established in Holland over time. Join Tim Breed, Holland Hospital Public Relations Coordinator, as he shares this history.

History of the Tulip Time Festival
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 - 7:30 p.m.
Maas Auditorium, Hope College
264 Columbia Avenue, Holland

This year marks the 79th annual Tulip Festival for Holland. Join local author and historian Randy Vande Water and learn more about why this colorful and entertaining festival continues to draw thousands of visitors to our area each year.

Ice Cream Social and Tour of
Historic New Groningen School
Tuesday, June 10, 2008 – 7:30 p.m.
Zeeland, Michigan

We bring our program year to a close with a visit to the newly restored historic New Groningen School. Enjoy ice cream and tour the exhibits to learn more about the history of the school and the New Groningen area. Cost will be $1.00 per person. Members and their guests only, and reservations are required—call 395-7798.

HOLLAND AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

The major goal of the Society is to bring together persons with an interest in history and at the same time promote an awareness in the general public of the cultural heritage of the Holland area. In accordance with this goal, the Historical Society sponsors, on a regular basis, a variety of lectures, field trips and other historical activities. Monies collected through membership fees and any other fund raising activities go towards financing the activities of the Society. The Holland Area Historical Society is not affiliated with the Holland Museum.
For more details about the meetings or membership, contact Geoffrey Reynolds at the Joint Archives of Holland (395-7798).

Memberships

Individual: $10 per year - entitles you to vote, hold office and participate in all activities sponsored by the Society.
Family: $15 per year - covers all members of family; benefits same as Individual with one vote per family.
Sustaining: $25 per year - this category is for individuals who would like to provide greater financial support for the Society.
Life: $300 - enables you to enjoy regular membership benefits on a continuous basis.
Student: $5 per year - benefits same as Individual.
Senior Citizen: $5 per year - benefits same as Individual.
Non-Profit Institutional: $15 per year.
Corporate: $50 per year.

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