Holand Land Office Museum

HLOM Guest Speaker Series: Julianne Woite, "Western New York in the Gilded Age"
2023-08-16 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
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!”

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.

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.

Historic Batavia Cemetery "Tea and Spirits"
2023-07-23 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.

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!”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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/.

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!”

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.

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.

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

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!”

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.

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!”

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.

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.

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!”

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!”

Trivia Night @ the Museum: Thomas Jefferson
2023-04-13 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 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- Derek Maxfield, "Sherman: Man or Monster"
2023-04-05 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Guest Speaker Series on Wednesday, April 5th at 7 pm. Local professor of History at Genesee Community College, Derek Maxfield, will be presenting on William Tecumseh Sherman in conjunction with the release of his latest book on the Union Civil War General. Admission is $5 or $4 for museum members. Copies of Dr. Maxfield’s book will also be available for purchase, and he will be signing any copies after the presentation. If you would like to attend please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.
“He has been accused of ‘studied and ingenious cruelty.’ By turns he has been called a savior and a barbarian, a hero and a villain, a genius and a madman. But whatever you call William Tecumseh Sherman, you must admit he is utterly fascinating.”
“Man on Fire: William Tecumseh Sherman in the Civil War tells the story of a man who found himself in war- and that, in turn, secured him a place in history. Condemned for his barbarousness or hailed for his heroics, the life of this peculiar general is nonetheless compelling-and thoroughly American.”
“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!”

Guest Speaker Series: Holly Watson, "Linwood Gardens"
2023-03-30 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Guest Speaker Series on Thursday, March 30th at 7 pm. The presenter will be Holly Watson of the Linwood Gardens.
Linwood Gardens is a rare example of a Western New York country place from the early 1900s with a unique horticultural history and enduring connections to its community. The summer house and array of garden spaces reflect the several generations who have worked and lived there through the decades. Each spring, the public is invited to visit during the annual Tree Peony Festival of Flowers to view the blossoms and enjoy the unique atmosphere of the property. Join family member Holly Watson for a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the people, peonies, and property during this presentation.
Holly Watson is a fifth-generation family member of Linwood Gardens. She grew up in Avon, NY, and graduated from the University of Vermont in 2010. In her spare time, she works at Linwood Gardens as a gardener and volunteer coordinator, manages its social media, and serves on its volunteer board of directors.
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.

Java with Joe E.- Don Burkel, "The Upton Girls: Inspiring Women"
2023-03-23 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, March 23rd at 9 am. This month’s presenter is Don Burkel. “There were thirteen children in the Upton Family, six were girls. The first being born in 1822 and the last in 1846. They became the primary correspondents of their brother, Emory, while pursuing careers and goals which were examples to other women. This is their brief yet interesting story of their contributions.”
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.

Irish Music Night with No Blarney!
2023-03-10 19:00 - 20:00
Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with Batavia natives No Blarney! as they return to get us off our feet and dancing to traditional Irish music on Friday, March 10th at 7 pm. Tickets $5 per person and $4 for museum members. Please R.S.V.P. to the museum by email at hollandlandoffice@gmail.com or call the museum at 585-343-4727. Seating is limited so get your spots now.

Trivia Night @ the Museum: Julius Caesar
2023-03-09 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, March 9th at 7 pm. This month’s topic is Julius Caesar. 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.

St. Paul's Lutheran School Exhibition
2023-03-09 08:00 - 2023-03-24 17:00
We are proud to announce another cooperation with St. Paul Lutheran School and their social studies projects. Stop by and check out the creative dioramas early colonial settlements by the 5th & 6th grade students. They will be on display until March 24.
St. Paul Lutheran School is celebrating 25 years of quality education for Pre-K to 6th grade in a Christian environment. As one of the social studies projects of Mrs. Dunn’s 5/6th grade classroom, the students wrote an essay and created early colonial settlements modeled after the first communities of a young country in the making. The students cleverly chose several different medium types to build with. The Holland Land Office Museum is hosting the projects for a two-week window from now until March 24th. You are invited to celebrate a great community treasure in the HLOM while encouraging blooming historians!

Java with Joe E.: Sharon Burkel, "Watson Bullock"
2023-03-02 09:00 - 10:30
This event has been rescheduled from February 23rd.
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Java with Joe E. series on Thursday, March 2nd at 9 am. This month’s speaker is Sharon Burkel of the Historic Batavia Cemetery Association, as she presents on Watson Bullock. Watson Bullock was an African-American man who moved to Batavia in the 1880s and went on to make significant impacts on many local organizations during his life. He is buried in the Historic Batavia Cemetery. Admission is free, and coffee and donuts will be provided. If you would like to attend please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com

Guest Speaker Series: Patrick Ryan, "William Wells Brown"
2023-02-16 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Guest Speaker Series on Thursday, February 16th at 7 pm. We welcome Patrick Ryan of the Buffalo History Museum as he presents on William Wells Brown, Buffalo’s preeminent black abolitionist. Admission is $5/$3 for museum members. If you would like to attend, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.
Did you know that another man by the name of William Wells Brown, one with local connections to Buffalo, followed a very similar trajectory to Douglass- an escaped slave turned author and orator. Today, Brown may not be as recognizable, but in the 1840s he was one of the major players in the abolitionist movement- attaining enough fame to form both a friendship and rivalry with Frederick Douglass.
Patrick F Ryan works at The Buffalo History Museum where he serves as the Programs & Education Coordinator. An author on the Museum’s podcast and exhibits, Patrick F Ryan is the outreach specialist at The Buffalo History Museum.
