As part of New York State's Path Through History, the Holland Land Office Museum will be hosting a War of 1812 Encampment on Saturday, June 17 from 10am to 4 pm. The event features reenactors, encampment, and other displays both inside and outside of the museum. The reenactors are from the local Genesee Militia, which […]
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Java with Joe E. morning presentation series on Thursday, June 22 at 9 am. The museum welcomes volunteer and local presenter Erica Joan Wanecski, as she presents, "Shopping Malls: From Fountain to Food Courts" on the history, evolution and future of […]
There will be an opening night event for the exhibit on Wednesday, July 12th from 7-9 pm. All are welcome to come and see this interesting exhibit on loss and commemoration in our community. Visitors can also see the rest of the museum after going through the new exhibit. Donations will be accepted to both […]
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, July 13 at 7 pm. This month's topic is the Battle of Gettysburg, as it is the 160th anniversary of the battle this year. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. Please contact […]
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Guest Speaker Series on Wednesday, July 19th at 7 pm. Local reenactor Ed Brodbeck will be portraying General Ulysses S. Grant in a dramatic retelling of the life of the Civil War General. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. […]
The Historic Batavia Cemetery Association will be hosting a series of three Victorian Teas throughout the summer at the Holland Land Office Museum. The teas will feature conversations with performers depicting famous residents of the cemetery. They will be taking place all at 2 pm on Sunday, July 23rd, August 20th and September 17th. July […]
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Java with Joe E. morning presentation series on Thursday, July 27 at 9 am. The museum welcomes Genesee County Historian, Michael Eula, as he shares his new book "The National is Local: Genesee County, NY, 1802-Present" on the history of our […]
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, August 10 at 7 pm. This month's topic is Anne Frank and her well-known diary. The trivia night will be held at GO ART! located at 201 E. Main St. in Batavia. Their Tavern […]
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Guest Speaker Series on Wednesday, August 16 at 7 pm. The museum’s welcomes local author and historian, Julianne Woite, as she shares what our area was like from around 1880-1920. The Gilded Age is a fascinating point in the history of […]
The Historic Batavia Cemetery Association will be hosting a series of three Victorian Teas throughout the summer at the Holland Land Office Museum. The teas will feature conversations with performers depicting famous residents of the cemetery. They will be taking place all at 2 pm on Sunday, July 23rd, August 20th and September 17th. July […]
Join us at the Holland Land Office museum for the next edition of the museum's Java with Joe E. morning presentation series on Thursday, August 24 at 9 am. The museum welcomes Batavia School District Superintendent, Jason Smith, as he presents on his most famous predecessor, John Kennedy, and his educational system started here in […]
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Guest Speaker Series on Thursday, August 24 at 7 pm. Stephen Tulowiecki will be presenting, "The Letchworth State Park Atlas: A Fresh Look at America's Favorite State Park". "With thundering waterfalls, towering cliffs, and vibrant autumn foliage, Letchworth State Park is […]