Guest Speaker Series

The Holland Land Office Museum seeks to bring in presenters from around Western New York to discuss various points of interest in history. Previous topics have included The War of 1812, World War I, Frederick Douglas, and Theodore Roosevelt.
All guest speaker events will be held at the museum unless otherwise noticed. Events will begin at 7 pm and cost $5 for the public and $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 of the Arts with the support of the office of the Governor and New York State Legislature and administered by GO ART!”

*All pictures for these events can be found under the images tab.*
*Any video recordings of presentations can be found under the Video Series tab*

(for past events see Guest Speaker under Videos on the main menu or click here)

Upcoming Guest Speakers

Wednesday, September 18th, Patrick Ryan – “The Richardson Olmsted Campus: Past, Present, & Future.”

Wednesday, October 9th,  Thomas Reigstad, “The Illustrated Mark Twain and the Buffalo Express.”

Some Previous Speakers
Daisy Nicosia
David Whitcombe
Michael McBride
Rev. Jeremai Williams
Steven Huff
Joseph Van Remmen
Stephen Tuloweicki
Julianna Woite
Rick Falkowski
Derek Maxfield
Holly Watson
Patrick Ryan
Kevin Pawlak
Ken Slaughenhopt
Deanne Quinn Miller
Michael Block
Mason Winfield
Andrew & Caleb Cotter
Derrick Pratt- Erie Canal Museum
Chris Mackowski
Derek Maxfield
Rob Thompson
Dr. David Fitzpatrick
Theodore Roosevelt’s Inaugural Site