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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]