Guest Speaker Series: Holly Watson, "Sullivan Campaign of the American Revolution"
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next presentation of our 2026 Guest Speaker Series on Wednesday, March 18th at 7 pm. Holly Watson, Livingston County Historian will present on the “Sullivan Campaign of American Revolution.” The Sullivan Campaign is a complex event of the American Revolution that has had a lasting impact on indigenous people and the trajectory of Western New York. The Genesee Valley is at the heart of the events of almost 250 years ago. Admission is by suggested donation, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.
Thank you to Tompkins Community Bank and the Batavia Rotary Club for sponsoring in part the Guest Speaker Series.
“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!.”
“GO ART! acknowledges that the land on which this project takes place is the ancestral territory of the Seneca Nation, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. GO ART! recognizes the historical and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples in Western New York and honors their enduring relationship to this land.”

Guest Speaker Series: Chris Mackowski, "Atlas of Independence: John Adams and the American Revolution"
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next presentation of our 2026 Guest Speaker Series on Thursday, March 19th at 7 pm. Popular historian and author Chris Mackowski is returning and will be presenting his new book, “Atlas of Independence: John Adams & the American Revolution.”
Admission is by suggested donation, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.
“When the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, no one doubted who was responsible. Said one delegate: “The man to whom the country is most indebted for the great measure of independence is Mr. John Adams. . . . I call him the Atlas of American independence.” Born of humble means outside Boston, Massachusetts, Adams’s work ethic led him to become one of the colony’s most successful attorneys. Yet he burned with a powerful ambition and yearned for more. “I never shall shine, till some animating Occasion calls forth all my Powers,” he fretted. Festering tensions with Great Britain provided the occasion Adam longed for, and soon he found himself at the center of the storm, thrust onto the national stage where all his “Powers” transformed him into the intellectual architect of American independence. Perhaps more than any other American, he rose to the historical moment, urging his contemporaries into the unknown future.” Admission is by suggested donation. If you plan to attend, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.
Thank you to Tompkins Community Bank and the Batavia Rotary Club for sponsoring in part the Guest Speaker Series.
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!.”
“GO ART! acknowledges that the land on which this project takes place is the ancestral territory of the Seneca Nation, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. GO ART! recognizes the historical and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples in Western New York and honors their enduring relationship to this land.”

Java with Joe E.: Dr. Michael Eula, "Hidden History of Genesee County"
2026-03-26 09:00 - 2026-03-27 10:30
The Holland Land Office is proud to announce the next edition of its Java with Joe E. series on Thursday, March 26th at 9 am. Genesee County Historian, Dr. Michael Eula, will be presenting on his latest book, “Hidden History of Genesee County.”
“Historian Michael J. Eula offers a story of one region in upstate New York that reveals drama and relevancy for our own day. It is the story of Genesee County and its Links with the story of America over the last three centuries. It is a story revealing the often-overlooked aspects of such central developments as the Civil War and the First World War. It is a tale of religion replete with a heresy trial in the twentieth century and the study of human skulls. It is the duplicity of hidden presidential illnesses, along with the emergence of food fads and healthy eating. It is also the story of enslaved people in New York. There are topics that are explored that do not make it into the typical history book.”
Admission is free with coffee and donuts. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.
Thank you to Tim Horton’s of Batavia for again sponsoring Java with Joe E. for 2026.

Night at the Museum: History Kids Story Time
2026-04-01 17:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is bringing back is Night at the Museum on the first Wednesday of every month. The museum will be open extended hours on Wednesday, April 1st from 5-8 pm. Museum Curator Rachel Bellis will be in full historical costume to share stories with youngsters and teach them some interesting things about life in the past of Genesee County. Feel free to also check out the museum in a different light in the evening and see some of our new exhibits.

Trivia Night @ the Museum: Benjamin Franklin
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Trivia Night at the Museum on Thursday, April 9th at 7 pm. Come and test your knowledge of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin. For that night it is all about the Benjamins. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. If you plan to attend, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.

Concert Series: Henry Grace
2026-04-10 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Concert Series on Friday, April 10th at 7 pm. We welcome Henry Grace, guitarist and song writer, as he shares his own music as well as some popular covers. Henry Grace has become part of the burgeoning Batavia, New York music scene as co-founder of the folk duo Parris and Holly, guitarist for clamor pop band Rose Mary Christian’s Babies, host of the Saturday Morning Acoustic Series. Admission is by suggested donation. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
Thank you to Tompkins Community Bank and Batavia Rotary Club for sponsoring in part the Concert Series.
“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!.”
“GO ART! acknowledges that the land on which this project takes place is the ancestral territory of the Seneca Nation, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. GO ART! recognizes the historical and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples in Western New York and honors their enduring relationship to this land.”

Guest Speaker Series: Richard Chamberlain, "John Newton Chamberlain"
2026-04-16 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next presenter in its Guest Speaker Series on Thursday, April 16th at 7 pm. Richard Chamberlain will be presenting on second great uncle John Newton Chamberlain. John Newton came from humble origins and grew up on a farm in central New York. He entered the army in 1861 and mustered out in 1866. He obtained the rank of Captain in charge of the 97 th Regiment, Company E in the United States Colored Infantry. He was a prolific letter writer and kept an extensive diary. He served in the Pensacola, New Orleans area and as a junior officer understood many of the “big picture” issues of the war. His is the story of a farm boy who went to war and did his best. John Newtons, great grandson John Bisbee, edited a book entitled “Captaining the Corps d’Afrique” which is comprised of his diaries and letters. Admission is by suggested donation. If you plan to attend, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.
Thank you to Tompkins Community Bank and the Batavia Rotary Club for sponsoring in part the Guest Speaker Series.
“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!.
“GO ART! acknowledges that the land on which this project takes place is the ancestral
territory of the Seneca Nation, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee
Confederacy. GO ART! recognizes the historical and ongoing presence of Indigenous
peoples in Western New York and honors their enduring relationship to this land.”

Concert Series: Bart Dentino
2026-04-17 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Concert Series on Friday, April 17th at 7 pm. Bart Dentino will be playing an acoustic selection of music that will include original compositions and songs by such artists as James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, The Beatles, and others. Bart was twice selected Best Performer and Best Vocalist of the Year by Freetime Magazine. It was the first time in the magazine’s history an artist was selected in two individual categories. Admission is by suggested donation. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.
Thank you to Tompkins Community Bank and the Batavia Rotary Club for sponsoring in part the Concert Series.
“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!.”
“GO ART! acknowledges that the land on which this project takes place is the ancestral territory of the Seneca Nation, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. GO ART! recognizes the historical and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples in Western New York and honors their enduring relationship to this land.”

Java with Joe E.: Ryan Duffy, "Joseph Ellicott's Ghost: The Lasting Impact of the Holland Land Company"
2026-04-23 09:00 - 10:30
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of our Java with Joe E series on Thursday, April 23rd at 9 am. Museum Director Ryan Duffy shares, “Joseph Ellicott’s Ghost: The Lasting Impact of the Holland Land Company.” The presentation touches upon some of the remaining vestiges set down over 200 years by the Holland Land Company. Admission is free with coffee and donuts. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com. Thank you to Tim Horton’s of Batavia for again sponsoring Java with Joe E. for 2026.

Guest Speaker Series: Ben Kemp, "Grant & Twain: Authors & Friends"
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next presenter in our Guest Speaker Series on Thursday, April 23rd at 7 pm. Ben Kemp of Grant’s Cottage will be returning to present a living history performance, “Grant & Twain: Authors & Friends.”
“Civil War General, President of the United States, and World Traveler what else did Ulysses S. Grant do during his illustrious career? How about authoring one of the best memoirs ever written. Explore the compelling circumstances and the role of friend Mark Twain in Grant’s short but important career as an author.” Admission is by suggested donation. If you plan to attend, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.
Thank you to Tompkins Community Bank and the Batavia Rotary Club for sponsoring in part the Guest Speaker Series.
“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!.”
“GO ART! acknowledges that the land on which this project takes place is the ancestral
territory of the Seneca Nation, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee
Confederacy. GO ART! recognizes the historical and ongoing presence of Indigenous
peoples in Western New York and honors their enduring relationship to this land.”

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: Alias Grace Murders
2026-05-02 18:00 - 20:00
Put on your detective hat to solve a murder mystery put on by WNY Improv based on the true story of Alias Grace murders in Lewiston. Join the Holland Land Office Museum for another Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. The event will be Saturday, May 2 from 6-8 pm at the Batavia Country Club, located at 7909 Byron Rd. in Batavia. Come and enjoy a great meal from The Lodge at the Country Club and a wonderful show by WNY Improv. The mystery is “Alias Murders.” Arrested in Lewiston based on the true story of Grace Marks, which was made into a Netflix series and a historical fiction best seller by Margaret Atwood. Victims- Mr. Thomas Kinnear and Miss Nancy Montgomery suspects Grace Marks, James McDermott, Jimmy Walsh, “Mad “Capreol, and Mary Whitney. Tickets are $70 per person. There is a choice of four entree options including: sliced sirloin of beef, chicken french, crab stuffed fish, or veggie lasagna. Please make your choice when you purchase your ticket. Your ticket includes your meal and dessert. A cash bar will be available. You can find tickets at the museum’s website, www.hollandlandoffice.com. You can also find tickets at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holland-land-office-museum-murder-mystery-dinner-theatre-tickets-1984982082844?aff=oddtdtcreator
“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!.
“GO ART! acknowledges that the land on which this project takes place is the ancestral territory of the Seneca Nation, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. GO ART! recognizes the historical and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples in Western New York and honors their enduring relationship to this land.”

Concert Series: Tom Torrisi
2026-06-05 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next act of our Concert Series on Friday, June 5th 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. Tom Torrisi is a guitarist and composer based in Buffalo, NY. Active as both soloist and chamber musician, Tom’s performance highlights include the 21st Century Guitar Festival, Black House Collective, Buffalo International Guitar Festival, Buffalo Guitar Research Conference, June in Buffalo, Mostly Modern Festival, the New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival and Rochester Fringe Festival. Admission is by suggested donation. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.
Thank you to Tompkins Community Bank and the Batavia Rotary Club for sponsoring in part the Concert Series.
“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!.”
“GO ART! acknowledges that the land on which this project takes place is the ancestral territory of the Seneca Nation, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. GO ART! recognizes the historical and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples in Western New York and honors their enduring relationship to this land.”

Trivia Night @ the Museum: Revolutionary War Battles
2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next round of our Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, June 11th at 7 pm. In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday, come and test your knowledge of Revolutionary War Battles. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. If you plan to attend, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.

Guest Speaker Series: Dr. Randy John, "Oil Springs Territory"
2026-06-18 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office is proud to announce the next presenter in our Guest Speaker Series on Thursday, June 18th at 7 pm. Randy John, Ph.D., will be presenting on “The Oil Spring Territory.” Randy John will be sharing the history of oil springs and wells on Seneca land, particularly the Oil Springs Reservation, and the importance of it in Seneca culture. Admission is by suggested donation. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
Thank you to Tompkins Community Bank and the Batavia Rotary Club for sponsoring in part the Guest Speaker Series.
“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!.
“GO ART! acknowledges that the land on which this project takes place is the ancestral territory of the Seneca Nation, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. GO ART! recognizes the historical and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples in Western New York and honors their enduring relationship to this land.”

Stroll along the History Trail
2026-06-20 11:00 - 15:00
Join the Genesee County Parks and the Holland Land Office Museum for this exciting event to celebrate the New York State Path Through History Day on Saturday, June 20th from 11 am to 3 pm. The event will take place at the Genesee County Park & Forest located at 11095 Bethany Center Rd. East Bethany, NY 14054.
Come and take a step back into time at the oldest County Forest in New York State. This adventure through history will feature local park history and military history from the French and Indian War to World War II! Reenactors will be on-site dressed with fun, exciting items and stories to tell visitors. The event features guided hikes to the County Home memorial as well as cannon and musket demonstrations.
The event is free with no registration necessary. Donations are gratefully accepted for the Genesee County Park and Forest and the Holland Land Office Museum.

Guest Speaker Series: Joyce Thompson-Hovey, "The Martyr & the Traitor"
2026-06-24 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next presenter in our Guest Speaker Series on Wednesday, June 24th at 7 pm. Local historian and presenter Joyce Thompson-Hovey will be presenting “The Martyr & the Traitor. “During the American Revolution two young Connecticut men were hung, one by the British and one by the colonists. One you will have studied about in school and the other I discovered was my 5th great grandfather. This is their story. ”
Admission is by suggested donation. If you plan to attend, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com
Thank you to Tompkins Community Bank and the Batavia Rotary Club for sponsoring in part the Guest Speaker Series.
“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!.”
“GO ART! acknowledges that the land on which this project takes place is the ancestral territory of the Seneca Nation, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. GO ART! recognizes the historical and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples in Western New York and honors their enduring relationship to this land.”

Java with Joe E.: Tyler Angora, "Ingham University"
2026-06-25 09:00 - 10:30
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Java with Joe E. series on Thursday, June 25th at 9 am. Tyler Angora, Curator of the LeRoy Historical Society, will be presenting on “Ingham University.”
“Emily and Marietta Ingham established the Attica (NY) Female Seminary in 1835. They moved the school to LeRoy in 1837, changing the name to the LeRoy Female Seminary. The seminary was chartered on April 6, 1852, as the Ingham Collegiate Institute. A full university charter was granted in April 1857, and the Collegiate Institute became Ingham University. Ingham University was the first chartered women’s university in the country. Ingham educated more than 8,000 women from across the country and provided a progressive education comparable to that of male universities. Ingham University left a lasting legacy in Genesee County and America.”
Admission is free with coffee and donuts. If you plan to attend, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.
Thank you to Tim Horton’s of Batavia for again sponsoring Java with Joe E. for 2026.

Guest Speaker Series: Vic Vignola, "The Battle of Seven Pines"
2026-06-25 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next presenter in our Guest Speaker Series on Thursday, June 25th at 7 pm. Civil War historian Vic Vignola will be presenting, “The Battle of Seven Pines, May 31, 1862: McClellan Finds a Scapegoat.”
“Using primary sources, Vignola shines a light on the overlooked details. His presentation describes the story of the common soldier, the difficulties they endured, and leadership decisions made by field commanders prior to and during the fighting at Seven Pines. For those who are interested, Mr. Vignola will have copies of Contrasts in Command: The Battle of Seven Pines, May 31, 1862 for sale and inscription.” Admission is by suggested donation. If you plan to attend, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.
Thank you to Tompkins Community Bank and Batavia Rotary Club for sponsoring in part the Concert Series.
“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!.”
“GO ART! acknowledges that the land on which this project takes place is the ancestral territory of the Seneca Nation, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. GO ART! recognizes the historical and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples in Western New York and honors their enduring relationship to this land.”

Guest Speaker Series: Greg Kinal, "The Life of Benjamin Franklin" @ GO ART!
2026-07-08 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office is proud to announce the next presenter in our Guest Speaker Series on Wednesday, July 8th at 7 pm. Greg Kinal will be presenting “The Life of Benjamin Franklin,” a program on one of America’s most interesting personalities. Franklin was truly a Renaissance person who was a man of letters, scientist, revolutionary and lover of mankind. The Guest Speaker presentation will be held at GO ART! located at 201 E. Main St. in Batavia. Admission is by suggested donation. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
Thank you to Tompkins Community Bank for sponsoring in part the Guest Speaker Series.
“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!.
“GO ART! acknowledges that the land on which this project takes place is the ancestral territory of the Seneca Nation, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. GO ART! recognizes the historical and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples in Western New York and honors their enduring relationship to this land.”

Trivia Night @ the Museum: Declaration of Independence @ GO ART!
2026-07-09 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next round of our Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, July 9th at 7 pm. In honor of our nation’s 250th birthday, come and test your knowledge of the Declaration of Independence. This month’s trivia will be held at GO ART! located at 201 E. Main St. in Batavia. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. If you plan to attend, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.

Concert Series: Time Travelin’ Buskers, The Biscuit Brothers @ GO ART!
2026-07-16 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next act of our Concert Series on Thursday, July 16th at 7 pm. A Biscuit Brothers’ Wonderfully Wobbly, Big-Hearted Salute to Batavia. Join us as Caleb and Clem Biscuit- the Biscuit Brothers- turn the museum into a Batavia tavern of yesteryears. You’ll be seated among the locals as they spin tales, swap jokes, and play the songs that kept toes tapping in mid-19th-century America. Admission is by suggested donation. The concert will be held at GO ART! located at 201 E. Main St. in Batavia. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.
Thank you to Tompkins Community Bank for sponsoring in part the Concert Series.
“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!.”
“GO ART! acknowledges that the land on which this project takes place is the ancestral territory of the Seneca Nation, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. GO ART! recognizes the historical and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples in Western New York and honors their enduring relationship to this land.”

Java with Joe E.: Jason Smith, "Making the Presidency: John Adams & the Precedents that Forged the Republic" @ Richmond Memorial Library
2026-07-23 09:30 - 10:30
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Java with Joe E. series on Thursday, July 23rd at 9:30 am. Jason Smith, City Historian, will be reviewing the book, “Making the Presidency: John Adams & the Precedents that Forged the Republic” by Lindsay Chervinsky.
“Making the Presidency is an authoritative exploration of the second US presidency, a period critical to the survival of the American republic. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, Lindsay Chervinsky illustrates the unique challenges faced by Adams and shows how he shaped the office for his successors. This month’s Java with Joe will be held at the Richmond Memorial Library.
Admission is free with coffee and donuts. If you plan to attend, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.
Thank you to Tim Horton’s of Batavia for again sponsoring Java with Joe E. for 2026.

Trivia Night @ the Musuem: The Ellicotts
2026-08-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia, NY, 14020, United States
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next round of our Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, August 13th at 7 pm. This month’s trivia will be held at the Richmond Memorial Library located at 19 Ross St. in Batavia. In memory of the 200th anniversary of Joseph Ellicott’s death, you can test your knowledge of the biggest name in Batavia History, the Ellicotts. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. If you plan to attend, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.

Guest Speaker Series: Dennis Upton, "Joseph Ellicott: Who Will Tell My Story?"
2026-08-19 19:00 - 20:00 | GO Art!, 201 East Main Street, Bataiva, NY, 14020, United States
The Holland Land Office is proud to announce the next presenter in our Guest Speaker Series on Wednesday, August 19th at 7 pm. Dennis Upton will be presenting “Joseph Ellicott: Who Will Tell My Story?” There is so much to learn about this man who was a key figure surveying and selling land in Western New York in the late 1700s and early 1800s. He was, among other accomplishments, instrumental in bringing the Erie Canal to Western New York 200 years ago. Additionally, for many, his name is synonymous with the Holland Land Company and the development of the western end of New York State. Dennis Upton will take you back to 1824 as he brings Joseph Ellicott to life in this first-person living portrayal. Admission is by suggested donation. The Guest Speaker presentation will be held at GO ART! located at 201 E. Main St. in Batavia. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
Thank you to Tompkins Community Bank for sponsoring in part the Guest Speaker Series.
“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!.
“GO ART! acknowledges that the land on which this project takes place is the ancestral territory of the Seneca Nation, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. GO ART! recognizes the historical and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples in Western New York and honors their enduring relationship to this land.”

Guest Speaker Series: Lorna Czarnota, "The Adventures of Aileen McGuire: Hoggee on the Erie Canal"
2026-08-25 19:00 - 20:00 | GO Art!, 201 East Main Street, Bataiva, NY, 14020, United States
The Holland Land Office is proud to announce the next presenter in our Guest Speaker Series on Tuesday, August 25th at 7 pm. Lorna Czarnota will be presenting, “The Adventures of Aileen McGuire: Hoggee on the Erie Canal.” The presentation consists of an original monologue based on the history of life of everyday people working on the Erie Canal during its heyday. The event will be held at GO ART! located at 201 E. Main St. in Batavia. Admission is by suggested donation. If you plan to attend, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.
Thank you to Tompkins Community Bank and the Batavia Rotary Club for sponsoring in part the Guest Speaker Series.
“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!.”
“GO ART! acknowledges that the land on which this project takes place is the ancestral territory of the Seneca Nation, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. GO ART! recognizes the historical and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples in Western New York and honors their enduring relationship to this land.”

Java with Joe E.: Claudia Nusstein, "Watersheds of Genesee County"
2026-08-27 09:30 - 10:30 | Richmond Memorial Library, 19 Ross St., Batavia, NY, 14020, United States
Join the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Java with Joe E. series on Thursday, August 27th at 9:30 am. Claudia Nusstein, Conservation Education Program Coordinator at the Genesee County Park and Forest, will be presenting “Watersheds of Genesee County.””Water is an important part of life in Genesee County! No matter where you live, you are never far from a creek or stream. This presentation will explore the concept of Watersheds and how this impacts us in big and small ways. Learn how you can be a good steward for clean water and healthy habitats in your community.” This month’s Java with Joe will be held at the Richmond Memorial Library. Admission is free with coffee and donuts. If you plan to attend, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com. Thank you to Tim Horton’s of Batavia for again sponsoring Java with Joe E. for 2026.

Concert Series: Rich Conroy
2026-08-27 19:00 - 20:00 | GO Art!, 201 East Main Street, Bataiva, NY, 14020, United States
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next act of our Concert Series on Thursday, August 27th at 7 pm. Local musician and member of No Blarney and Strummerz, Rich Conroy, will be performing a solo show. He will be playing covers of classics like Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, The Everly Brothers and more, plus some original songs. Admission is by suggested donation. The concert will be held at GO ART! located at 201 E. Main St. in Batavia. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.
Thank you to Tompkins Community Bank for sponsoring in part the Concert Series.
“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!.”
“GO ART! acknowledges that the land on which this project takes place is the ancestral territory of the Seneca Nation, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. GO ART! recognizes the historical and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples in Western New York and honors their enduring relationship to this land.”

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: Batavia Beer Bath Murder
2026-09-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Eli Fish Brewing Company, 109 Main St., Batavia, NY, 14020, United States
Join the Holland Land Office Museum for another Murder Myster Dinner Theatre. The event will be Saturday, September 12th from 6-8 pm at the Eli Fish Brewing Company located at 109 Main Street in Batavia. Come and enjoy a great food from Eli Fish’s Traditional Buffet and a wonderful show by WNY Improv. The mystery is “Batavia Beer Bath Murder” A Batavia Gangster is murdered, drowning in a Beer Vat (Hence the “Bath” in the title). Who was it? Local competitor? a Canadian supplier he double crossed? An anti liquor activist? His bitter former girlfriend? The No.2 man in his organization?
Tickets are $50 per person, extra fees are included when bought online. The buffet includes tossed salad, baked ziti, and beef on weck. A cash bar will be available. You can find information at the museum’s website at www.hollandlandoffice.com. Tickets can be found through Eventbrite by searching Holland Land Office Museum Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. You can also find tickets at the link below
Holland Land Office Museum Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Tickets, Saturday 12 September • 6 PM – 8 PM | Eventbrite
“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!.
“GO ART! acknowledges that the land on which this project takes place is the ancestral territory of the Seneca Nation, one of the Six Nations of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy. GO ART! recognizes the historical and ongoing presence of Indigenous peoples in Western New York and honors their enduring relationship to this land.”
