Java with Joe E.- Larry Barnes, “The Batavias of the United States”

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 […]

Java with Joe E.: Ryan Duffy, “Genesee County Civil War Medal of Honor Soldiers”

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 […]

Guest Speaker Series: Derrick Pratt, “Buffalo vs. Black Rock: The Western Terminus”

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 […]

Trivia Night @ the Museum: Sherlock Holmes/Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

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 […]

HLOM Concert Series: Don Dwyer, “Music of the American Civil War”

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 […]

Appraisals on Main: HLOM Appraisal Day

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 […]

Trivia Night @ the Museum: United Nations

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”

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 […]

HLOM Path Through History Weekend: War of 1812 Encampment

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 […]

Java with Joe E.: Erica Wanecski, “Shopping Malls from Fountains to Food Courts”

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 […]

Exhibit Opening Night: Memento Mori: Historic Batavia Cemetery 200 Years, 1823-2023

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 […]