HLOM Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre: "Spirits & Suspects, a Roaring 20's Murder Myster"
2024-03-23 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Join the Holland Land Office Museum for another Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre. The event will be Saturday, March 23 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 “Spirits and Suspects, a Roaring 20’s Murder Mystery.” Prohibition may be in full swing but for the Kingpin of Genesee County, the booze business is booming! What could possibly go wrong? Put your glad rags on and join the fun as mobsters, molls, and even a medium, face the eclipse….

Tickets are $75 per person. There is a choice of three entrée options including: stuffed chicken with beef, crab stuffed fish, or pasta primavera. Please make your choice when you purchase your ticket. Your ticket includes your meal and dessert. A cash bar will be available.
You can get your tickets at the following link: Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre Tickets

HLOM Java with Joe E.: Tyler Angora, "Brides of the 19th Century"
2024-03-28 09:00 - 10:30
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Java with Joe E. morning coffee series on Thursday, March 28th at 9 am. Our Curator, Tyler Angora will be sharing the history of bridal fashion throughout the eras of the 19th century. The presentation will also feature examples from the museum collection. Admission is free with pastries and coffee. Reservations are required, please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com to reserve your spot.
We want to thank Pub Coffee Hub for sponsoring Java with Joe E. for 2024.

HLOM Trivia Night @ the Museum: The Manhattan Project
2024-04-11 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, April 11th at 7 pm. In honor of the birthday of J. Robert Oppenheimer our topic will be the Manhattan Project. 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: Karen Lankeshofer, "Elsa Von Blumen"
2024-04-18 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of our Guest Speaker Series. On Thursday, April 18th at 7 pm we welcome Karen Lankeshofer, as she presents on Elsa Von Blumen. 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.
“Elsa von Blumen was a premier female athlete before it was even thought possible that women could be professional athletes! Growing up in Oswego, NY and Rochester, NY she first became a professional “race walker” in 1879 and was soon enticed to try high-wheel bicycle riding by bicycle manufacturer Albert Pope. She was a prominent figure on the bicycle-racing scene in the 1880s and competed throughout the Eastern United States ( including in Batavia) but is all but forgotten today.”
Karen Lankeshofer is a long-time Henrietta, NY resident who has also lived and taught in Germany and Russia. She is an avid bike rider and advocates for safe cycling infrastructure. She enjoys studying history, especially if it pertains to Upstate New York. She discovered Elsa Von Blumen several years ago and has her researching her intensively.
“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 Java with Joe E.: Don Burkel, "Who is Philemon Tracy & What is He Doing Here?"
2024-04-25 09:00 - 10:30
The Holland Land Office is proud to announce the next edition of our Java with Joe E. On Thursday, April 25 at 9 am, Don Burkel will be presenting, “Who Was Philemon (Phil) Tracy & What Is He Doing Here?” With the use of personal letters and photographs a PowerPoint program will provide an in depth look into Philemon Tracy and his family. Philemon Tracy was a Major in the Confederate Army from Georgia who is buried in the Historic Batavia Cemetery. Admission is free with coffee and pastries.
Java with Joe E. is sponsored by Pub Hub Coffee for 2024.

HLOM Guest Speaker Series: John Zach, "Built to Burn: The Cleveland Hill School Fire"
2024-05-01 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Guest Speaker Series. On Wednesday, May 1st at 7 pm, we welcome Buffalo author John Zach as he shares his latest book, “Built to Burn: The Cleveland Hill School Fire.” 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.
“Built to Burn,” tells the story of the tragic 1954 Cleveland Hill school fire in Cheektowaga, the worst school fire in New York State History. Fifteen children died, sixteen were burned, many critically. Three adults were also injured, one with life-threatening injuries. The cause of the flash fire was never officially blamed on one particular person. The book, however, suggests and tells otherwise. The narrative captures the lives of many of the survivors including one youngster who would later rub elbows with Elvis Presley, Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel and be inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame. The release of my book coincides with 70-years marking the fire, March 31st.”
John Zach is a 56-year veteran of Broadcast journalism in Buffalo. Since his retirement in 2017, he has been a full-time writer, now promoting his third book. His first book, “The Train Man,” is and remains atop the list of most successful locally published non-fiction books. His second book, “The Day The Buffalo River Burned,” is a story documenting the pollution of the Buffalo River and the local man who led a 40-year crusade to clean up the waterway and preserve our waterfront. He has twice been awarded Citizen of the Year honors in Buffalo.
“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 Concert Series: Bart Dentino
2024-05-03 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Concert Series on Friday, May 3rd 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 $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!”

HLOM Trivia Night @ the Museum: The Flying Forties (1940s)
2024-05-09 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, May 8th at 7 pm. In honor of the end of World War II in Europe, our topic will be the 1940s sometimes called “The Flying Forties.” 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: Derrick Pratt, "The Center of It All: Baseball on the Erie Canal"
2024-05-15 18:00 - 19:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to present the next edition of our Guest Speaker Series. On Wednesday, May 15th at 6 pm, the museum welcomes Derrick Pratt of the Erie Canal Museum. We will be presenting “The Center of It All: Baseball on the Erie Canal.” “Discover the Erie Canal’s many connections to the earliest days of professional baseball, told through the stories of some of the game’s biggest stars and others long forgotten.” 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 Exhibit: "Heavenly Traditions & Holy Matrimony, Weddings Through Time"
2024-05-16 10:00 - 2024-12-31 16:00
“Heavenly Traditions and Holy Matrimony: Weddings Through Time,” is an exhibit that will take you through decades of wedding dress styles, and traditions. This exhibit will show how one of the most sacred events for a couple has changed through decades and even centuries. Various influences and societal changes are at the heart of the traditions and events that hold weddings today. Come view items from the 19th century through the 20th century, that represent different eras and how we have ended up with the weddings that we know today. The exhibit will be on display during normal museum hours from May 16th through December 31st.
Thank you to our sponsors: Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel, Terry Hills Golf Course and Valle Jewelers.

HLOM Exhibit Opening, "Heavenly Traditions & Holy Matrimony: Weddings Through Time"
2024-05-16 18:00 - 20:00
We often think of weddings and the traditions we know today, as acts that have been around for centuries. However, it is quite the opposite.
The traditions that hold weddings at the heart of today are just a few decades old. However, most have developed within the last century. Traditions have also evolved and taken on new meanings than when created. “Heavenly Traditions and Holy Matrimony: Weddings Through Time,” put those evolved and new traditions in focus.
This exhibit will take you through decades of wedding dress styles, and traditions. Come to the opening on May 16th, at 6 pm to enjoy a free reception with food provided by Terry Hills!
Thank you to our sponsors Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel, Terry Hills Golf Course and Valle Jewelers.

HLOM Java with Joe E.: Dr. Michael Eula, "Historic Chronicles of Genesee County"
2024-05-23 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, May 23 at 9 am. We welcome back Genesee County Historian Michael Eula as he shares snippets from his new book on the history of Genesee County “Historic Chronicles of Genesee County.” Copies of the book will be available for $24.99, and Michael will be signing copies. Admission is free with coffee and pastries.
“The dramatic events of American history have left an indelible mark on the life and culture of New York’s Genesee County. The Cold War threat of nuclear destruction led to local preparedness drills in the 1950s, and Genesee classrooms and homes were not spared. Social movements, the Great Depression and New Deal-era policies reshaped how residents viewed the role of government in county life. Genesee women led the charge for women’s suffrage in the twentieth century and helped forge new opportunities for female roles in work and public life. Historian Michael J. Eula presents a variety of historical essays from throughout Genesee County’s past and shows how the nation’s story unfolded from Batavia to Bergen.”
Java with Joe E. is sponsored by Pub Hub Coffee for 2024.

Guest Speaker Series: David Whitcombe, "Seneca Chief Packet Boat"
2024-06-12 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next presenter in our Guest Speaker Series on Wednesday, June 12 at 7 pm. David Whitcombe is a member of the volunteer team at the Buffalo Maritime Center who has been working for years on a reproduction of the Seneca Chief packet boat in honor of the bicentennial of the Erie Canal in 2025. The boat is an exact replica of the one used by Governor DeWitt Clinton as he rode the canal at its opening. David will touch mainly on the construction of the boat itself as well as the historical , cultural and economic significance of the project. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. If you plan on attending, 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: The Fabulous Fifties (1950s)
2024-06-13 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, June 13th at 7 pm. In honor of the beginning of the Korean War in 1950, our topic will be the 1950s or also known as “The Fabulous Fifties.” 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.

Path Through History Weekend: Military Timeline & Encampment
2024-06-15 10:00 - 16:00
As part of New York State’s Path Through History Weekend on Saturday, June 15, the Holland Land Office Museum will be hosting a Military Timeline and Encampment featuring reenactors from many different time periods and conflicts from the history of the United States and New York. The event features an outdoor encampment in addition to indoor displays featuring equipment, weapons and other artifacts. Visitors can interreact with soldiers and sailors from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish American War, etc., and learn more about the life of a military man throughout time, their equipment, and the conflicts that they fought in. The museum itself will also be open as well, featuring exhibits relating to the local history of Genesee County. The event and museum will be open from 10 am- 4 pm. Museum admission is $5 for adults, $3 veterans/seniors/students, $1 children, and $10 for family of four.

Guest Speaker Series: Daisy Nicosia, "To Men of Capital & Enterprise: The Settling of Early New York"
2024-06-20 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Guest Speaker Series on Thursday, June 20th at 7 pm. Daisy Nicosia, the Curator/Archivist of the Seneca Falls Historical Society, will be presenting “To the Men of Enterprise & Capital: The Settling of Early New York.” 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.
“When people do research, especially in the Central New York area, one question that they always ask is what are military land grants? How did settlers end up in Western New York state? “To Men of Enterprise and Capital” will go over the settling of early New York State, starting briefly with early colonists and indigenous tribes before expanding into the settlement of Western and Central 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!”

Java with Joe E.: Ryan Duffy, "Agrarian Opposition to the Holland Land Company"
2024-06-27 09:00 - 10:30
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of our Java with Joe E morning coffee series on Thursday, June 27th at 9 am. Our Director, Ryan Duffy, will be presenting on the “Agrarian Opposition to the Holland Land Company,” which details the conventions established in the late 1810s through the 1830s across Western New York in opposition to the policies perception to the Holland Land Company. Admission is free with coffee and cookies. Please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com if you would like to attend.
Thank you to Pub Hub Coffee for sponsoring Java with Joe for 2024.

Concert Series: Don Dwyer, "Music of the Women of the Civil War"
2024-06-28 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Concert Series on Friday, June 28 at 7 pm. Don Dwyer will be playing “The Music of the Women of the Civil War.” The program includes songs either written or inspired by women in the 1850s and 1860s. Admission is $5 or $4 for museum members. If you plan 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!”

Trivia Night @ the Museum: Declaration of Independence
2024-07-11 19:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, July 11th at 7 pm. In honor of the Fourth of July, our topic will be the document that started it all the Declaration of Independence. 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.

Artist Presentation: Murals by Anthony Terrell
2024-07-13 13:00 - 14:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum on Saturday, July 13th at 1 pm for a full screen presentation by New York City painter and sculptor Anthony Terrell on his two new murals. Anthony, a former resident of Batavia, will show off his latest large scale works, “Crossing the Atlantic in Chains and Shackles” and “She Has Beautiful Windows (Doesn’t She).” There will also be an open discussion of the development of both murals along with sketches and drafts. Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. Please contact the museum if you plan on attending at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.

Guest Speaker Series: Joyce Thompson-Hovey, "Baker Boys of Stafford"
2024-07-18 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office welcomes back as its next presenter in its Guest Speaker Series on Thursday, July 18th at 7 pm, Joyce Thompson-Hovey. She will be presenting “The Baker Boys of Stafford,” about the incredible lives of Colonel Lafayette Baker and his brother Captain Calvin Baker, who were both spies for the Union and heavily involved in the manhunt for John Wilkes Booth. The Bakers lived for a time in Stafford, NY. 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 on the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and administered by GO ART!”

Guest Speaker Series: David Reilly, "Small Town Talk: Growing up in Batavia in the 1950s & 1960s"
2024-07-19 14:00 - 15:00
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Guest Speaker Series, presented by David Reilly. Since 2018 Dave Reilly has been writing stories for The Batavian about growing up in Batavia in the 1950s and ‘60s. He combined 20 of these stories into a book called “Small Town Talk”. On Friday July 19th Dave will be doing a book talk at the HLOM at 2 P. M. He will have books available at that time for $20 and will be happy to sign a copy for you. The following day will be the 60th reunion of Dave’s Notre Dame Class of 1964 so he especially invites any of his classmates who are in town and still “above the grass” to attend. 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!”

Artifact Preservation Workshop: Photographs & Photo Albums
2024-07-20 11:00 - 12:00
Every third Saturday at the museum come from 11 am-12 pm to participate in a workshop to help you preserve, create, or research your history!
On July 20th, come and learn how to preserve and store your family’s photos and photo albums at home! Our curator Tyler Angora will teach you tips and tricks on how to store your beloved family photos for years, and how we store out photos here at the museum! 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.

Guest Speaker Series: Kevin Pawlak, "Western New York at Bull Run"
2024-07-24 19:00 - 20:00
The Holland Land Office Museum is proud to announce the next edition of its Guest Speaker Series. On Wednesday, July 24th at 7 pm, the museum welcomes back Kevin Pawlak, who is the Historic Site Manager for the Prince William County Historic Preservation Division and works as a Licensed Battlefield Guide at Antietam National Battlefield. He will be presenting on Western New Yorkers at the battles of Bull Run.
“Citizens of western New York were some of the first to answer President Lincoln’s call for troops at the start of the Civil War. As such, some of them participated in the first major battle of the Civil War at Manassas/Bull Run on July 21, 1861. One of them, Charles Rand, performed one of the first battlefield efforts that resulted in a Medal of Honor. Western New Yorkers were also active in the Battle of Second Bull Run fought on the same ground thirteen months later. Hear the stories of some of these soldiers from the homefront to the battlefield.” Admission is $5 or $3 for museum members. 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!”

Java with Joe E.: Tyler Angora, "Women of the Civil War"
2024-07-25 09:00 - 10:30
Join us at the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Java with Joe series on Thursday, July 25th at 10 am. Listen to our curator, Tyler Angora, talk about some of the most famous women who came out of the American Civil War. Women played a larger role in the American Civil War than what is often portrayed in American history. Come and hear about how women aided the war and willingly made their presence known or unknown! Admission is free with coffee and cookies.
Thank you to Pub Hub Coffee for sponsoring Java with Joe for 2024.

Saturday Morning Children's Program: Joyce Thompson-Hovey, "Schools of the Early 1800s"
2024-07-27 11:00 - 12:00
Bring the kids by the Holland Land Office Museum for our new History Storytime for Summer 2024. On Saturday, July 27th at 11 am Joyce Thompson-Hovey will be sharing life in the “Early Schools of the 1800s.” It covers not only the role of the student and teachers during this period but also what school was like both in the North and the South. There is lots of class participation because we run it like a typical school day back then. Admission is $5 or $3 or museum members. If you would like to sign up please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.

Night at the Museum
2024-08-07 17:00 - 20:00
The museum is extending its hours every first Wednesday of the month until 8 PM! You will get personal tours from staff and volunteers, meaning you will get a more in-depth history of Batavia and Genesee County! You also may be able to go upstairs, if you are able and want to!
Admission: $5 for non-members and $3 for members! Call the museum or email us if you wish to attend! (585) 343-4727 or hollandlandofficemuseum@gmail.com.

Trivia Night @ the Museum: Swinging Sixties (1960s) (@GO ART!)
2024-08-08 19:00 - 20:00
Join the Holland Land Office Museum for the next edition of our Trivia Night @ the Museum on Thursday, August 8th at 7 pm. This month trivia will be held at GO Art! located at 201 E. Main St. in Batavia. You can even get a drink at their Tavern 2.o.1. In honor of the Woodstock Music Festival, our topic is the Swinging Sixties. 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.

Staff Presentation Series: Tyler Angora, "19th Century Weddings"
2024-08-10 11:00 - 12:00
Due to popular demand for varying times in our presentation/program times! HLOM staff with be giving presentations every second Saturday of the month from 11 am to 12pm!
Holland Land Office Museum curator, Tyler Angora, will be presenting on Saturday, August 10 at 11 am on “19th-Century Weddings,” which he did a few months ago to kick off the wedding exhibit! However, due to many requests, he will be doing it again!
You will learn about 19th-century wedding customs, clothing, and so much more!
Admission: $5 for non-members and $3 for members! You may let us know if you are planning on attending by either calling the museum at (585)343-4727 or emailing us at hollandlandofficemuseum@gmail.com.

History Story Time: Joyce Thompson-Hovey, "Civil War Pets & Mascots"
2024-08-17 11:00 - 12:00
Bring the kids by the Holland Land Office Museum for our new History Story time for Summer 2024. On Saturday, August 17th at 11 am Joyce Thompson-Hovey will be sharing the fun topic of Civil War Mascots & Pets. For this presentation the speaker comes in Civil War Union uniform and explains what the average soldier wore and carried with them. This program shows how many regiments had strange and unusual pets. These pets went to war and lived in camps with their soldier owners. These are their unusual stories. Admission is $5 or $3 or museum members. If you would like to sign up please contact the museum at 585-343-4727 or hollandlandoffice@gmail.com.
