Holand Land Office Museum

Trivia Night @ the Museum: Thomas Jefferson
2023-04-13 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | NY
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, April 13th at 7 pm. This month’s topic is our Third President of the United States Thomas Jefferson. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

Guest Speaker Series: Rick Falkowski, "Historic & Influential People of Buffalo & WNY Early 1800s"
2023-04-19 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Guest Speaker Series on Wednesday, April 19th at 7 pm. We welcome local author and presenter Rick Falkowski as he shares the histories of those who made our area what it is from its beginnings in the early 1800s. The subjects include such significant persons and events as: Red Jacket, Joseph Ellicott, the War of 1812, Erie Canal, among many more. Copies of Falkowski’s books will be available. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
“This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council of the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and New York State Legislature and administered by GO ART!”

HLOM Concert Series: Steven Kruppner
2023-04-20 19:00 - 20:30
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum on Thursday, April 20th at 7 pm as we welcome back local guitarist and musician Steven Kruppner for another concert at the museum. The concert will be an hour and a half from 7-8:30 pm featuring a wide array of tunes focusing on the singer-songwriter as a storyteller. Admission is $5 or $4 for museum members. If you would like to attend please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.
“This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council of the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and New York State Legislature and administered by GO ART!”

Java with Joe E.- Larry Barnes, "The Batavias of the United States"
2023-04-27 09:00 - 10:30
Join us for the next edition of our Java with Joe E. series on Thursday, April 27th at 9 am. This month’s presenter is Larry Barnes, the City of Batavia Historian. Larry will be sharing his travels across the United States to the other locations named Batavia, all eight in total. Admission is free and coffee and donuts will be provided. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

Java with Joe E.: Ryan Duffy, "Genesee County Civil War Medal of Honor Soldiers"
2023-05-10 08:00 - 17:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Java with Joe E. series on Thursday, May 25th at 9 am. This month’s presenter is our Director Ryan Duffy. His presentation, “Genesee County Civil War Medal of Honor Soldiers,” details the lives, service, and deeds of the four Civil War soldiers with a connection to Genesee County, who were awarded the Medal of Honor. Admission is free and coffee and donuts will be provided. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

Guest Speaker Series: Derrick Pratt, "Buffalo vs. Black Rock: The Western Terminus"
2023-05-10 18:30 - 19:30
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Guest Speaker Series on Wednesday, May 10th at 6:30 pm. We welcome back Derrick Pratt of the Erie Canal Museum in Syracuse. His presentation, “Buffalo v. Black Rock: The Western Terminus” details the debate that ranged over which community would be home to the western end of the Erie Canal, Buffalo or its close neighbor Black Rock. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
“This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council of the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and New York State Legislature and administered by GO ART!”

Trivia Night @ the Museum: Sherlock Holmes/Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
2023-05-11 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, May 11 at 7 pm. This month’s topic is Sherlock Holmes and his creator author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you plan to attend. This month’s trivia night will take place at GO ART! located at 201 E. Main St. in Batavia. The Tavern 2.0.1 will be open during the event.

HLOM Concert Series: Don Dwyer, "Music of the American Civil War"
2023-05-19 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Concert Series on Thursday, May 19th at 7 pm. We welcome Don Dwyer, musician, singer and songwriter from Buffalo, who specializes in music and stories of the Civil War. Admission is $5 or $4 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
“This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council of the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and New York State Legislature and administered by GO ART!”

Appraisals on Main: HLOM Appraisal Day
2023-05-20 10:00 - 15:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce “Appraisal on Main: HLOM Appraisal Day” on Saturday, May 20th from 10 am- 3 pm at the Batavia First Presbyterian Church located at 300 E. Main St. The community is invited to bring any of their treasures and heirlooms that may be collecting dust to see what they may be worth. Appraisers from Bontrager Real Estate & Auction, Cottone Auctions, and Schutlz Auctioneers will be available to give their expert opinions. There is a $5 charge for each item appraised, with a limit of 5 items per person. The online registration form can by found at the link below where you can sign up for your time slot.
https://form.jotform.com/231015891956158

Java with Joe E- David Reilly, "Small Town Talk: Growing Up in Batavia in the 1950s & 1960s"- Cancelled
2023-05-25 14:00 - 15:30
This event has been cancelled.
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Java with Joe E. series, but with a twist. This month’s program will be in the afternoon on Thursday, May 25th at 2 pm. This month’s presenter is former Batavia resident and now local author David Reilly. David will be sharing stories from his childhood growing up in Batavia in the 1950s and 1960s, which are is his new book “Small Town Talk: Growing Up in the Batavia, New York in the 1950s & 1960s.” Copies of the book will be available. Admission is free and don’t worry coffee and donuts will still be provided. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

Trivia Night @ the Museum: United Nations
2023-06-08 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for our next Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, June 8 at 7 pm. This month’s topic is the United Nations. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.

HLOM Guest Speaker Series: David Kinney, "History of Horseshoe Lake"
2023-06-15 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Guest Speaker Series on Thursday, June 15 at 7 pm. Local historian David Kinney will be presenting on the history of Horseshoe Lake in connection with the publication of his book “History of Horseshoe Lake, Stafford, NY”. He will be sharing some of the unique personalities that had an impact on Horseshoe Lake throughout its history. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.
“This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by GO ART!”

HLOM Path Through History Weekend: War of 1812 Encampment
2023-06-17 10:00 - 16:00
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 was stationed in Batavia. Batavia was the location that US forces and refugees from Buffalo retreated to after the village of Buffalo was burned in December 1813.
The event is included with regular admission to the museum.
You can find other great events happening during the Path Through History Weekend by following the link below https://www.iloveny.com/things-to-do/path-through-history/.

Java with Joe E.: Erica Wanecski, "Shopping Malls from Fountains to Food Courts"
2023-06-22 09:00 - 10:30
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 the shopping malls of Western New York, including the mall here in Batavia. Admission is free, and donuts and coffee will be provided. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.

New Exhibit- Memento Mori: Historic Batavia Cemetery 200 Years, 1823-2023
2023-07-05 10:00 - 2023-11-04 16:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the opening of its next exhibit, “Memento Mori: The Historic Batavia Cemetery, 200 Years, 1823-2023”. The exhibit will be on display from Wednesday, July 5th through Saturday, November 4th. The exhibit details the 200 year history of the cemetery, lives of some of the famous Batavians who are buried there, cemetery artifacts, as well as examples of how people have mourned the loss of their love through the past 200 years. The exhibit is done in collaboration with the Historic Batavia Cemetery Association.

Exhibit Opening Night: Memento Mori: Historic Batavia Cemetery 200 Years, 1823-2023
2023-07-12 19:00 - 21:00
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 organizations.

Trivia Night @ the Museum: Battle of Gettysburg
2023-07-14 19:00 - 20:00
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 museum at 585-343-4727 if you would like to attend.

HLOM Guest Speaker Series: Ed Brodbeck, "Ulysses S. Grant"
2023-07-19 19:00 - 20:00
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. If you would like to attend, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.
“This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by GO ART!”

Historic Batavia Cemetery "Tea and Spirits"
2023-07-23 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-20 14:00 - 17:00, 2023-09-17 14:00 - 17:00
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 23rd will feature Joseph Ellicott, Rachel Ellicott Evans and William Morgan; August 20th will feature Dean & Mary Richmond and Eli Fish; September 20th will feature Albert Brisbane, General John Martindale and Reverend John Yates. Savory bites and sweet treats will be served during chats with famous figures of local history. Tickets are $25 or $20 for HLOM members, and can be purchased by calling the Holland Land Office Museum at 585-343-4727. Tickets are limited. The event is a fundraiser for the Historic Batavia Cemetery.

Java with Joe E: Michael Eula, "The National is Local: Genesee County, 1802-Present"
2023-07-27 09:00 - 10:30
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 county and the connection to national events. Admission is free with coffee and donuts. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.

Trivia Night @ the Museum: Anne Frank
2023-08-10 19:00 - 20:00
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 2.0 will also be open for anyone interested in a beverage. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.

HLOM Guest Speaker Series: Julianne Woite, "Western New York in the Gilded Age"
2023-08-16 19:00 - 20:00
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 United States, as the country was going through such dynamic change and perceived prosperity, with WNY at the heart of the much of that, but an ugly underbelly was just hiding below the surface. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.
“This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by GO ART!”

Java with Joe E: Jason Smith, "Superintendent John Kennedy"
2023-08-24 09:00 - 10:30
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 Batavia. John Kennedy School bears his name. Admission is free with coffee and donuts. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.

HLOM Guest Speaker Series: Stephen Tulowiecki, ""The Letchworth State Park Atlas: A Fresh Look at America's Favorite State Park"
2023-08-24 19:00 - 20:00
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 one of the most scenically spectacular parks in the eastern United States, attracting one million visitors per year. Modern tourists visit the park primarily to appreciate its scenery. However, the park has a long, complex, and sometimes contentious environmental and human history that spans back to Native American settlement. Stephen J. Tulowiecki, Associate Professor of Geography at SUNY Geneseo, will discuss the creation of his recently-published The Letchworth State Park Atlas, shining new light on the nature, history, and tourism of the park. He will discuss aspects of the park’s geology, ecological communities, Native American settlement, nineteenth-century settlement, tourist origins, and beyond. Copies of his atlas will be available for purchase.”
Stephen J. Tulowiecki is an Associate Professor of Geography at The State University of New York at Geneseo. He teaches courses in Geographic Information Systems, and his research studies forests of the eastern United States. An avid hiker, he currently resides in Caledonia, New York (25 minutes from Letchworth State Park) with his wife Grace, son Jonah, and daughter Vera.
“This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by GO ART!”

HLOM Guest Speaker Series: Derek Maxfield, "Victorian Deathways"
2023-09-07 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Guest Speaker Series on Thursday, September 7 at 7 pm. GCC professor, author and historian Derek Maxfield will be sharing his presentation “Victorian Deathways” on the many customs surrounding mourning and death in Victorian era culture.
“In light of the 200th anniversary of the great and historic Batavia Cemetery, it seems fitting to examine American attitudes towards death. This may seem morbid to some, but how a society observes death – like other milestones – tells us much about their culture and values. The Victorians, in particular, created a number of fascinating ways of observing death – from redesigning cemeteries to the language we use to talk about it. This talk will focus mainly on antebellum Victorian culture, roughly 1835 to the outbreak of the Civil War.”
Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.
“This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by GO ART!”

Free Public Talk- Partial Solar Eclipse & Total Solar Eclipse Coming Our Way! with Dan Schneiderman
2023-09-12 18:00 - 19:30
Genesee County will soon be graced with two fantastic celestial events and Dan Schneiderman of the Rochester Museum of Science Center is heading our way to tell us everything we need to know! Join Dan for a FREE public talk being held at the Holland Land Office Museum on September 12th at 6pm as he discusses the science & history of solar eclipses and how to prepare for this extraordinary astronomical opportunity. Reserve your seat by September 7th by phone or email at 585-343-4727; hollandlandoffice@gmail.comThis is a free event (Donations are always accepted for Holland Land Office Programming.) To learn more about how Genesee County is planning to celebrate these events please visit GeneSEEtheEclipse.com. “Genny the Cow” Genesee County’s eclipse mascot will also be on site for photo ops!

Trivia Night @ the Museum: The Mayflower
2023-09-14 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, September 14 at 7 pm. This month’s topic is the ship of the pilgrims, The Mayflower. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.

HLOM Guest Speaker Series: Joseph Van Remmen, "How Buffalo Got Its Name"
2023-09-21 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Guest Speaker Series on Thursday, September 21st at 7 pm. We welcome local presenter and researcher Joseph Van Remmen, as he shares his well researched theory of how the city of Buffalo got its name. There are a number of theories thrown around, but Mr. Van Remmen’s is one you might not have heard of until now. Admission is $5/$3 for museum members.
“This project is made possible with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant Program, a regrant program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by GO ART!”
