Free Public Talk- Partial Solar Eclipse & Total Solar Eclipse Coming Our Way! with Dan Schneiderman
2023-09-12 18:00 - 19:30 UTC
Genesee County will soon be graced with two fantastic celestial events and Dan Schneiderman of the Rochester Museum of Science Center is heading our way to tell us everything we need to know! Join Dan for a FREE public talk being held at the Holland Land Office Museum on September 12th at 6pm as he discusses the science & history of solar eclipses and how to prepare for this extraordinary astronomical opportunity. Reserve your seat by September 7th by phone or email at 585-343-4727; hollandlandoffice@gmail.comThis is a free event (Donations are always accepted for Holland Land Office Programming.) To learn more about how Genesee County is planning to celebrate these events please visit GeneSEEtheEclipse.com. “Genny the Cow” Genesee County’s eclipse mascot will also be on site for photo ops!

Trivia Night @ the Museum: The Mayflower
2023-09-14 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, September 14 at 7 pm. This month’s topic is the ship of the pilgrims, The Mayflower. 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.

Historic Batavia Cemetery "Tea and Spirits"
2023-09-17 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: Joseph Van Remmen, "How Buffalo Got Its Name"
2023-09-21 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Guest Speaker Series on Thursday, September 21st at 7 pm. We welcome local presenter and researcher Joseph Van Remmen, as he shares his well researched theory of how the city of Buffalo got its name. There are a number of theories thrown around, but Mr. Van Remmen’s is one you might not have heard of until now. Admission is $5/$3 for museum members.
“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!”

Local Author Book Signing: Rob Thompson
2023-09-23 13:00 - 16:00
Come to the Holland Land Office Museum on Saturday, September 23 from 1-4 as local author Rob Thompson will be signing copies of all of his works. Rob lives in Attica and is most known for his books on the Linden Murders, but he has also just written a new book on the Sullivan Campaign of the Revolutionary War, “Behold & Blush: The Sullivan Exposition”, which was waged against the Seneca in the Genesee Valley. He will also have copies of other works including: Candles in the Rain, and Swinging in the Rain. Copies of each of his books will be available. Prices range from $10-$15.

Java with Joe E.: Bernida Scoins, "John Gardner"
2023-09-28 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, September 28 at 9 am. The museum welcomes the Town of Batavia Historian, Bernida Scoins, as she shares the life and works of Batavia native author John Gardner. Bernida will also have artifacts and items related to Gardner for display. 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.

West Side Batavia Ghost Stories
2023-09-29 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-19 19:00 - 20:00
Join us on Friday, September 29th and Thursday, October 19th at 7 pm as Connie Boyd shares the spooky, sinister, and weird documented stories from the West Side of Batavia’s past. Come and listen to tales of murder, ghosts, body snatching hangings, and abandoned cemeteries. This presentation is the same as our Ghost Walk, perfect for those who don’t want or aren’t able to go on our guided Ghost Walks. Tickets are $5/$3 for museum members. If you would like to attend please contact the museum at 585-343-4727.
“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 Mini-Exhibit: The Decomposing Past: Textiles
2023-10-03 10:00 - 2023-10-31 16:00
Come to the Holland Land Office Museum to see the first in a series of mini-exhibits focusing on materials and objects of our collection that have suffered from neglect and time. The Decomposing Past series will begin with textiles from Tuesday, October 3rd to Tuesday, October 31st. The objective of this multipart exhibit series is to bring awareness to the importance of museum work and the preservation of the physical past. The first installment is focusing on textiles and clothing across 180 years (1750-1930)! Admission to the exhibit is included in regular museum admission.
Along with the exhibit, our curator will be hosting a textile workshop on October 21st, discussing various preservation methods and various items housed in the HLOM Clothing Collection!

Busti Bicentennial Presentation: New Discoveries About Paolo Busti
2023-10-05 19:00 - 20:00
There will be a talk on Thursday, October 5 at 7 pm at the Lakewood Fire Training Center in Lakewood, NY in Chautauqua County on Paolo Busti. The talk will be presented by Philadelphia author and historian John Everett Jones, who just published an article about Paolo Busti in Philadelphia.
Paolo Busti was an Italian banker hired by the Holland Land Company to be their General Agent operating out of Philadelphia. He was the direct supervisor to Joseph Ellicott. Busti worked for the company for 25 years.

West Side Batavia Ghost Walk
2023-10-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-13 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-20 19:30 - 21:30, 2023-10-27 19:00 - 21:00
Please join the Holland Land Office Museum for a West Side Ghost Walk on Fridays in October. The walks led by Connie Boyd will take place on October 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 7 pm. We will also be adding second walks beginning at 7:30 on October 6, 13 and 20. Take a walk on the west side and hear tales of murders, hangings, grave robbing, ghosts and other eerie happenings from Batavia’s past. Hear stories of Joseph Ellicott, E. N. Rowell and other famous and infamous Batavians.
Admission is $15.00 or $10.00 for museum members and reservations are required with purchase. Tours are limited to 20 people each. The tour begins and ends at the museum and is approximately 1 1/2 to two hours in length.
For tickets or more information, please call (585) 343-4727, email at hollandlandoffice@gmail.com, or stop by at 131 W. Main St. Batavia.

West Side Batavia Ghost Walk
2023-10-06 19:30 - 21:30
Please join the Holland Land Office Museum for a West Side Ghost Walk on Fridays in October. The walks led by Connie Boyd will take place on October 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 7 pm. We will also be adding second walks beginning at 7:30 on October 6, 13 and 20. Take a walk on the west side and hear tales of murders, hangings, grave robbing, ghosts and other eerie happenings from Batavia’s past. Hear stories of Joseph Ellicott, E. N. Rowell and other famous and infamous Batavians. Also Be sure to also check out the Old Batavia Cemetery’s Walk on Saturday, October 22. For more information on the Cemetery Walk please contact 585-943-5662.
Admission is $15.00 or $10.00 for museum members and reservations are required with purchase. Tours are limited to 20 people each. The tour begins and ends at the museum and is approximately 1 1/2 to two hours in length.
For tickets or more information, please call (585) 343-4727, email at hollandlandoffice@gmail.com, or stop by at 131 W. Main St. Batavia.

Trivia Night @ the Museum: Al Capone
2023-10-12 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, October 12 at 7 pm. This month’s topic the infamous gangster Al Capone. The event will be held at GO ART! 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.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: "A Murderous Affair: The Truish Murder Mystery of Johnston L. Lych"
2023-10-14 18:00 - 20:00
On Saturday, October 14th 6 pm Batavia Country Club, the Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the return of the Murder Mystery Dinner Theater with WNY Improv. This time they will be putting on “A Murderous Affair: The Truish Murder Mystery of Johnston L. Lynch”
Once a sanctuary of opulence and decorum, the Batavia Country Club becomes the eerie backdrop to the murder of Johnston L. Lynch, a lawyer whose gruesome end shattered the peace of this tight-knit community. “A Murderous Affair” isn’t just another murder mystery—it’s an immersive experience, an investigation into the shadows of Batavia’s history, and a labyrinth of mysteries waiting to be solved. Put on your detective hat and be a part of this unforgettable event at the Batavia Country Club. Discover what truly happened in the enigmatic world of Johnston L. Lynch and make your own conclusion in this enthralling real-life whodunit.”
Tickets are $75 per person. Museum members receive early sign-up. Choose from 4 different entrée options- Prime Rib, Chicken French, Crab Stuffed Fish, Pasta Primavera. Meal includes salad, rolls, potato, vegetable, beverage. Cash bar available.
Seats are limited. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com to reserve a spot. Please have your food preference ready with reservation.

HLOM Concert Series: Strummerz
2023-10-18 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its concert series on Wednesday, October 18 at 7 pm. The museum welcomes local rock duo Strummerz, you may also know them as No Blarney!, as they play all your favorite classic rock hits. 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.
“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!”

Decomposing Past Workshop: Textiles
2023-10-21 13:00 - 15:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the first in our new series of “Decomposing Past” Workshops. The first will be on Saturday, October 21st at 1 pm. This workshop will focus on antique textiles, and discuss various preservation methods of item within the museum collection. Our Curator Tyler Angora will share these methods in the hope that you can use them and understand the textile conservation practices on your own pieces. Admission is $10 of $5 for museum members. This series of workshops is in conjunction with The Decomposing Past mini-exhibits at the museum.

HLOM Java with Joe E.: Tyler Angora, "Victorian Era Mourning"
2023-10-26 09:00 - 10:30
Join us for the next edition of our Java with Joe E. morning presentation series on Thursday, October 26 at 9 am. Our Curator Tyler Angora will be sharing his presentation to go along with the end of our Historic Batavia Cemetery exhibit, “Victorian Era Mourning.”
“Mourning during the Victorian era (1855-1925) was a tradition that faded into the void following the end of the period. Mourning became a mainstream societal measure for almost everyone that lost a loved one. Women, however, became the leading figures in mourning as they followed strict rituals and rules, especially when their husbands died. From Black dresses to black veils which made women sick, mourning has become a fascination of the past.”
Admission is free and coffee and donuts will be served. If you would like to attend please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.

HLOM Guest Speaker: Amy Truesdell, "The Civil War Letters of Rollin Truesdell"
2023-10-26 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Guest Speaker Series on Thursday, October 26th at 7 pm. The museum welcomes Amy Truesdell, writer and consultant from Maine, who has fulfilled a lifelong goal to bring the over 100 letters of her great-great-grandfather to light of his time in the Civil War. Rollin Truesdell enlisted in the Union Army at Binghamton as part of the 27th NY Volunteers and fought in many pivotal battles, writing letters documenting his time in the Civil War. 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!”

HLOM Guest Speaker Series: Chris Mackowski, "Grant's Last Battle"
2023-11-01 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Guest Speaker Series on Wednesday, November 1 at 7 pm. The museum welcomes back Civil War historian and author Chris Mackowski, as he presents “Grant’s Last Battle.” The presentation details the difficulties that Ulysses S. Grant had as he wrote his memoirs near the end of his life, as he battled throat cancer. 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!”

HLOM Guest Speaker Series: Steven Huff, "Resting Among Us: Authors' Gravesites in Upstate New York"
2023-11-07 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next presenter for our Guest Speaker Series on Tuesday, November 7 at 7 pm. Steven Huff will be presenting on his newest work “Resting Among Us: Authors’ Gravesites in Upstate New York.” Steven Huff will make a PowerPoint presentation, and lead a discussion on the region’s literary gravesites, who the authors were, what they wrote, and why they are important. Copies of the book will be available for sale. Admission is $5/$3 for museum members. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you plan to attend.
“Too often, the lives and works of authors who called Upstate New York home are overshadowed by the cultural icons of New York City. Steven Huff’s new book, Resting Among Us: Authors’ Gravesites in Upstate New York uncovers the region’s rich literary heritage through his journeys to the graves of writers both famous and celebrated as well as some who have been forgotten. While most Upstate residents are aware that Mark Twain’s grave is in Elmira and that James Fenimore Cooper’s is in Cooperstown, many people don’t realize that a noted author is buried in their local cemetery. For instance, Paul Bowles is buried in Lakemont, John Gardner in Batavia, Rod Serling in Interlaken, John Burroughs in Roxbury, and Adelaide Crapsey in Rochester.”
“Steven Huff’s newest book is Resting Among Us: Authors’ Gravesites in Upstate New York (Syracuse University Press, 2023). He is the author of two story collections, most recently Blissful and Other Stories (Cosmographia, 2017), and three books of poetry, most recently, A Fire in the Hill (Blue Horse Press, 2017). He is editor of Knowing Knott: Essays on an American Poet (Tiger Bark Press, 2017). A Pushcart Prize winner in fiction, he teaches creative writing in the Solstice Low-Residency MFA Program at Lasell University in Boston. He was publisher/managing editor at BOA Editions 1996-2003, and founding publisher at Tiger Bark Press 2006-2022, and now publishes an e-news letter, The Moveable Marquee: Notes on Classic Cinema. He lives in Rochester and Forestville, New York.”
“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 Exhibit: "98 Years Since the Sun Went Out"
2023-11-08 10:00 - 2023-12-30 16:00
98 Years Since the Sun Went Out- Sponsored by Max Pies Furniture
Come to the Holland Land Office Museum and see a snapshot of Genesee County and Batavia in the 1920s’ through our upcoming exhibit, “98 Years Since the Sun Went Out.” The display will be from November 2023 to April 2024. Experience what living in Genesee County in 1920s’ was like and the commotion around January 24, 1925, the last time we witnessed the total solar eclipse in our area. Go back in time and see what people wore, what our community looked like, where people shopped and worked, their home lives, and how they saw and reacted to the eclipse.
A revamp of the exhibit will occur in January which will open on February 9th , 2024, which will include even more artifacts and a greater experience of what 1920s’ Genesee County and Batavia looked and felt like.

Veterans Open House
2023-11-08 11:00 - 14:00
On Wednesday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., the Anna Ingalsbe Lovell NSDAR chapter and the Holland Land Office Museum (HLOM) are collaborating on a special event to honor our Genesee County veterans and Vietnam War-era veterans.
All veterans plus 1 guest will have their entrance fees waived and will receive a small goodie bag; Vietnam War-era veterans, who have not yet been acknowledged by the Vietnam 50 Commemorative Committee, will also receive the DAR Certificate and an eagle pin.
Any military personnel, with an honorable discharge, who served during the Vietnam War era is eligible for the Award Certificate and eagle pin. Please pre-register your name and service for your Certificate. If you are unable to attend, please let us know by November 30 so we can arrange another time & date. Robin Laney Ettinger, a member of the NSDAR chapter, has created a limited-time email address for inquires – r.j.laney1@gmail.com.

Trivia Night @ the Museum: Cuban Missile Crisis (@GO ART!)
2023-11-09 19:00 - 20:00
Join the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, November 9 at 7pm. This month’s topic is the Cuban Missile Crisis. Trivia will take place again at GO ART! located at 201 E. Main St. in Batavia. Their Tavern 2.0 will also be open if you would like 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.

22nd Wonderland of Trees "The 12 Days of Christmas" Opening Gala
2023-11-17 18:00 - 20:30
Come and experience the 22nd annual Wonderland of Trees! The opening gala will occur on Friday, November 17th from 6:00 to 8:30 pm at the Holland Land Office Museum. This year’s theme is “The 12 Days of Christmas.” Visit the museum to see all the wonderfully decorated trees and displays by local businesses and organizations. This year’s opening gala will feature many great gift baskets to win, including an extra special grand basket. The night will also feature holiday music by the Genesee Symphony Orchestra. After dinner hors d’oeuvers provided by D&R Depot Restaurant. Tickets are $20, $15 for museum members, and $5 for children 12 and under.
The Wonderland of Trees will run through the end of December. The basket raffle winners will be drawn Friday, December 15th. Further holiday events will also be held throughout the season. If you would like to participate by decorating a tree or contributing a basket, or general sponsorship, please contact the museum.

22nd Annual Wonderland of Trees "The 12 Days of Christmas"
2023-11-18 10:00 - 2023-12-30 16:00
Come by the Holland Land Office Museum and experience the 22nd Annual Wonderland of Trees, “The 12 Days of Christmas,” from November 17th through December 30th. Nothing puts you in the holiday spirit like seeing all of the wonderfully decorated trees by local organizations and businesses. The trees will remain up through the New Year. Be sure to stop on by and vote for your favorite one. Also, our basket raffle will be available until Friday, December 15th to give everyone as many opportunities to win. Admission follows the same as the regular museum admission.
