Holand Land Office Museum

HLOM Exhibit: "Heavenly Traditions & Holy Matrimony, Weddings Through Time"
2024-05-16 10:00 - 2024-12-31 16:00 UTC
“Heavenly Traditions and Holy Matrimony: Weddings Through Time,” is an exhibit that will take you through decades of wedding dress styles, and traditions. This exhibit will show how one of the most sacred events for a couple has changed through decades and even centuries. Various influences and societal changes are at the heart of the traditions and events that hold weddings today. Come view items from the 19th century through the 20th century, that represent different eras and how we have ended up with the weddings that we know today. The exhibit will be on display during normal museum hours from May 16th through December 31st.
Thank you to our sponsors: Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel, Terry Hills Golf Course and Valle Jewelers.

New Exhibit: "Don Carmichael: Inked in History"
2024-09-05 08:00 - 2024-12-31 17:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce its latest exhibit, “Don Carmichael: Ink in History.” The exhibit will open on Tuesday, August 13th and will be on display through December. “Don Carmichael: Inked in History” features over 50 pieces of artwork from Don Carmichael in various mediums from throughout his life. The works come from the museum’s collections alongside others loaned from Carmichael’s friends and family. The exhibit can be seen during the museum’s normal operating hours of Tuesday-Saturday 10 am-4 pm.
Don Carmichael (1926-2005) was one of the most iconic artists from Genesee County in the 20th century and continues to grace the walls of homes and businesses across the County. Locally known for his famous pen-and-ink sketches, called “Memories of Historic Batavia.” Don Carmichael captured the historic essence Batavia and Genesee County offered, and many have loved them ever since and have proudly displayed them in their homes and offices. Luckily, Carmichael sketched dozens of the landmark structures before Urban Renewal tore them down in the 1970s, or he captured the structures through old photographs. Carmichael stated, “I’m fond of Batavia and Batavia history, it’s rapidly disappearing, so I decided to record it for posterity.” Before his iconic pen-and-ink drawings, Carmichael played a major role in the community by being the Director of advertising at The Daily News, where he worked for over 30 years.

Guest Speaker Series: Thomas Reigstad, "The Illustrated Mark Twain and the Buffalo Express"
2024-10-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Holland Land Office Museum, 131 West Main Street, Batavia, NY, 14020, United States
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Guest Speaker Series on Wednesday, October 9th at 7 pm. Thomas Reigstad will be presenting his new book, “The Illustrated Mark Twain and the Buffalo Express,” which was just published in February.

The book collects ten entertaining feature stories published by Mark Twain in the Buffalo Express of 1869 and 1870, accompanied by illustrations drawn by six artists over nearly 115 years alongside my commentary. There are drawings by Twain himself, by his contemporaries John Harrison Mills and True Williams, by Calvin and Hobbes cartoonist Bill Watterson, and by Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonists Tom Toles and Adam Zyglis.

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!”

Westside Ghost Walks
2024-10-11 19:00 - 22:00 | Holland Land Office Museum, 131 West Main Street, Batavia, NY, 14020, United States
HLOM is bringing back its iconic Ghost Walks Tours, every Friday in October, but with a spooktacular twist this year!

Join us at the museum on October 11th and 25th to begin our West Side Batavia Ghost tour through various streets! Listening to ghoulish and spooky stories from Batavia’s Westside past! The walk will be about two miles starting and ending at the museum! Cole Mufflers parking lot may also be used if the museums become full! Tickets will be $15 for non-members and $10 for members!

Follow the link to book your spots! Better to be safe than sorry! Spots will fill fast like plots in a cemetery, so ensure you get a good one!
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/holland-land-office-museum…

Westside Tours: October 11th and 25th!

Downtown Ghost Walks
2024-10-18 19:00 - 22:00 | GO Art!, 201 East Main Street, Bataiva, NY, 14020, United States
HLOM is bringing back its iconic Ghost Walks Tours, every Friday in October, but with a spooktacular twist this year!

On October 4th and 18th, join us at GOArt! to begin our Downtown Ghost tour through various streets! Listening to ghoulish and spooky stories from Batavia’s Downtown past! The walk will be about two miles starting and ending at GOArt!, parking is in the parking lot across the street! Tickets will be $15 for non-members and $10 for members!

Follow the link to book your spots! Better to be safe than sorry! Spots will fill fast like plots in a cemetery, so ensure you get a good one!
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/holland-land-office-museum…

Westside Ghost Walks
2024-10-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Holland Land Office Museum, 131 West Main Street, Batavia, NY, 14020, United States
Join us at the museum on October 11th and 25th to begin our West Side Batavia Ghost tour through various streets! Listening to ghoulish and spooky stories from Batavia’s Westside past! The walk will be about two miles starting and ending at the museum! Cole Mufflers parking lot may also be used if the museums become full! Tickets will be $15 for non-members and $10 for members!

Follow the link to book your spots! Better to be safe than sorry! Spots will fill fast like plots in a cemetery, so ensure you get a good one!
https://www.eventbrite.com/…/holland-land-office-museum…

Westside Tours: October 11th and 25th!

HLOM History Story Time with Anne Marie Starowitz "Halloween & Fall Treats"
2024-10-26 11:00 - 12:30
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce its next History Story Time. Since our last History Storytime last month, Anne Marie Starowitz will be back on October 26th! She will be doing the theme Halloween and Fall Treats from 11-12:30! Contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to sign your kids or grandchildren up! It is sure to be spooktacular! Admission is $5 for non-members and $3 for members!

HLOM Guest Speaker Series: Michael Block, "Only One Shot, Then a Terrible Silence"
2024-11-07 19:00 - 20:00
On November 7th at 7 pm, come to the next edition of the Guest Speakers Series and hear Public Historian Michael Block’s presentation, “Only One Shout, Then a Terrible Silence!”
The fighting along the Rappahannock on November 7, 1863, is lost in the general history of the Civil War. In the annuals of the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia, the fighting usually receives a passing reference.
The aggressive nature of Meade’s twin attacks, the timing of the assault, and the weather conspired to take Lee by surprise, costing him the bulk of three brigades in the course of a few hours. But how Lee was able to escape further disaster?
The battles of Rappahannock Station and Kelly’s Ford resulted in lost opportunities for both armies.
Admission is $5 for non-members and $3 for members, please get in contact with the museum if you would like to attend either 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!”

HLOM Trivia Night @ the Museum: The Tumultuous Teens (1910s)
2024-11-14 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, November 14th at 7 pm. In honor of the end of World War I, the topic is the 1910s. 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.

24th Annual Wonderland of Trees Opening Gala "Gingerbread & Peppermint"
2024-11-22 18:00 - 20:30
On November 22nd at 6pm the 24 Annual Wonderland of Trees will officially kick-off with our opening gala! Come view over 30 community trees along with some amazing decorations!
This is the museum’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and you definitely do not want to miss out on all the amazing decorations, basket raffle, community atmosphere, and so much more! There will be food and refreshments provided by The Alabama Hotel, Batavia’s Original Pizzeria, and A Sweet Ending Bakery. Music provided by the DSP Jazz Trio!
Tickets are $20, $15 for museum members, and $5 for children 12 and under. Go to the website to reserve tickets! hollandlandoffice.com or through this link! Or stop by the museum for tickets.
24th Annual Wonderland of Trees Opening Gala “Gingerbread & Peppermint” Tickets, Fri, Nov 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite

HLOM #Giving Tuesday 2024
2024-11-27 08:00 - 2024-12-04 00:00
This #GivingTuesday, consider giving to the Holland Purchase Historic Society and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support.
The Holland Purchase Historical Society is a non-profit corporation committed to expanding the public’s knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the unique history of Genesee County and its people, a living history that grows with each generation. The Society owns all the artifacts housed at the Holland Land Office Museum, and is responsible for its management and operation. Your support will go towards many different areas: continued operation of the museum and maintaining of staff, museum programing, exhibits and exhibitions, and conservation of the museum’s collection of over 20,000 artifacts.
You can give at the following links to either our Facebook fundraiser page or at our Square store front.
https://www.facebook.com/share/rLpnr2XkdkY7pDi5/
https://square.link/u/dhcqCCJY

HLOM Christmas Concert featuring Genesee Symphony Orchestra
2024-12-06 19:00 - 20:00
Come to the Holland Land Office Museum on Friday, December 6th at 7 pm for a Christmas concert featuring members of the Genesee Symphony Orchestra. That night a brass ensemble will treat everyone with all the classic holiday tunes. Admission is $5 or $4 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.

HLOM Christmas Concert featuring Mike Whyman
2024-12-13 19:00 - 20:00
Come to the Holland Land Office Museum on Friday, December 13th at 7 pm for a Christmas concert featuring Mike Whyman as he plays many of the classic holiday songs on acoustic guitar. Admission is $5 or $4 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.

HLOM Christmas Concert featuring the Genesee Symphony Orchestra
2024-12-20 19:00 - 20:00
Come to the Holland Land Office Museum on Friday, December 20th at 7 pm for a Christmas concert featuring members of the Genesee Symphony Orchestra. That night a flute quartet will treat everyone with all the classic holiday tunes. Admission is $5 or $4 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.

Trivia Night @ the Museum: Presidential Inaugurations
2025-01-09 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, January 9th at 7 pm. In honor of the presidential inauguration this month, come and test your knowledge of when a President of the United States takes office. 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.

Java with Joe E.: Ryan Duffy, "Charles Rand: First Volunteer of the Civil War"
2025-01-23 09:00 - 10:30
The Holland Land Office Museum’s first Java with Joe of 2025, will be on January 23rd at 9 am! Our Executive Director, Ryan Duffy, will be talking about the life and legacy of Batavia’s own Medal of Honor and Order of the First Volunteer of the Civil War from New York recipient, Charles Rand! Admission is FREE and both coffee and donuts will be provided! Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.

Exhibit Opening, "A Dressmakers Work: Fashioning the 19th-Century"
2025-02-11 18:00 - 20:00
On February 11th at 6 pm, come to the latest exhibit opening at the Holland Land Office Museum. “A Dressmakers Work: Fashioning the 19th-Century,” will be officially open! Be the first to step back into a 19th century dressmakers shop, pick out your fashions, and see the completed gowns and dresses. The exhibit highlights the over 300 highly talented and industrious women who worked as dressmakers across Genesee County from 1860 to 1900. All are welcome to attend the opening, as it is FREE! Refreshments will also be provided. We hope to see you there! If you would like to let us know of your attendance feel free to call the museum at (585) 343 – 4727 or email us at hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.

Trivia Night @ the Museum: US Presidents
2025-02-13 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, February 13th at 7 pm. In honor of President’s Day, come and test your knowledge of our nation’s Commander-in-Chiefs. 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: Rev. Jeremai Williams & Gregory Brice, "African American Inventors"
2025-02-21 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to welcome back Reverend Jeremai Williams as our next Guest Speaker on Friday, February 21st at 7 pm. Reverend Williams will be presenting with Gregory Brice in honor of Black History month on “African American Inventors,” who have had a lasting impact on our lives as we know it. 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.

Java with Joe E.: Dr. Michael Eula, "The Idea of Freedom, the Civil War, and Genesee County"
2025-02-27 09:00 - 10:30
On February 27th, at 9am, listen to County Historian Michael Eula present for our FREE morning coffee program Java with Joe!
Michael will be presenting on a chapter out of his second book he is finishing, entitled “Hidden History of Genesee County.” The chapter is entitled, “The Idea of Freedom, the Civil War, and Genesee County.” Admission is FREE and both coffee and donuts will be provided by Tim Horton’s of Batavia.

Guest Speaker Series: Dr. Michael Boston, "Female Underground Railroad Conductors of Western & Central NY"
2025-03-01 11:00 - 12:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to welcome Dr. Michael Boston of SUNY Brockport as our next Guest Speaker on Saturday, March 1st at 11 am. Dr. Boston of SUNY Brockport will be presenting on “Female Conductors of the Underground Railroad in Western and Central New York.” Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.

Guest Speaker Series: Dr. Ann Bunch, "The William Morgan Affair: Masonic Mystery in Upstate New York"
2025-03-06 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next presenter in its Guest Speaker Series on Thursday, March 6th at 7 pm. Dr. Ann Bunch a forensic anthropologist of SUNY Brockport Criminal Justic Department will be presenting on her new book, “The William Morgan Affair: Masonic Mystery in Upstate New York.” The book takes an investigative science approach to the mystery of William Morgan’s disappearance to demystify and highlight ways to resolve his fate following his last known sightings in 1826.
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.

Trivia Night @ the Museum: First Ladies of the United States
2025-03-13 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next Trivia Night @ the Musuem on Thursday, March 13th at 7 pm. This month’s topic is the First Ladies of the United States. 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.

Concert Series: No Blarney! Irish Music Concert
2025-03-14 19:00 - 21:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to welcome back No Blarney for our St. Patrick’s Day tradition, as they play all your favorite Irish music tunes from throughout the years. The concert will be Friday, March 14 from 7-9 pm. Admission is $5 or $4 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com. Seating is limited to reserve your spot early.

Guest Speaker Series: Chris Mackowski, "The Last Days of Stonewall Jackson"
2025-03-26 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to welcome back its first Guest Speaker of 2025, Civil War historian and author Chris Mackowski on Wednesday, March 26th, at 7 pm. In honor of the birthday of Stonewall Jackson, Chris will be presenting on his book, “The Last Days of Stonewall Jackson” of the Emerging Civil War series. The presentation will cover Jackson’s military career and the last fateful days during the Battle of Chancellorsville that led to his mortal wounding. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. If you plan on attending, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com. rescheduled to March 11th!

Java with Joe E.: Tyler Angora, "A Dressmakers Work: Fashioning the 19th Century"
2025-03-27 09:00 - 10:30
On March 27th, at 9 am, come hear HLOM Curator Tyler Angora for our FREE morning coffee program Java with Joe.
Tyler will be explaining the newest exhibit at HLOM in greater detail and why this was the exhibit he chose to begin in 2025! Learn about his research and the clothing in the exhibit
Admission is FREE and both coffee and donuts will be provided by Tim Horton’s of Batavia.

Night @ the Museum
2025-04-02 17:00 - 20:00
Come to the Holland Land Office Museum between 5 and 8 pm for extended hours on Wednesday, April 2nd for those who cannot make it during our regularly scheduled ones! You will get personal tours from staff and volunteers! We hope to see you there! Admission is the regular pricing listed on our website!

Trivia Night @ the Museum: Baseball Hall of Fame
2025-04-10 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, April 10th at 7 pm. With the coming of the opening day of the baseball season, test your knowledge of the Baseball Hall of Fame and the players enshrined there. Admission is $5/$3 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.

Concert Series: Classical Guitarist Tom Torrisi
2025-04-11 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next act of our Concert Series on Friday, April 11 at 7 pm. Classical guitarist Tom Torrisi will be showcasing his amazing talents, performing a concert of solo guitar music dating from the 17th to the 21st century. The program will include a selection of original compositions as well as music by giants of the classical guitar.
Tom Torrisi is a guitarist and composer based in Buffalo, NY. Tom is currently a member of the faculty at SUNY Fredonia and teaches Balinese gamelan classes with Nusantara Arts in Buffalo, NY. Admission is $5/$4 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.

Guest Speaker Series: Greg Kinal, "Target Tokyo"
2025-04-17 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce its next presenter in its Guest Speaker Series on April 17th at 7 pm. Greg Kinal will be presenting “Target Tokyo” on the Doolittle Raid that bombed Tokyo in 1942. Mr. Kinal, a former teacher at Pembroke Central Schools, will deal with General Jimmy Doolittle’s raid on Japan after the attack on Pearl Harbor. Among the pilots was Edward York, a Batavia native. Admission is $5/$3 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
