Exhibits at the Holland Land Office Museum
New Exhibit (November 2023-April 2024)
“98 Years Since the Sun Went Out: The Solar Eclipse of 1925”
Sponsored by Max Pies Furniture
Come to the Holland Land Office Museum and see a snapshot of 1925 through our upcoming exhibit, “98 Years Since the Sun Went Out” on display from November 2023 to April 2024. Experience living in Genesee County in 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. The exhibit features images, newspaper articles, clothing, household artifacts, local business memoribilia, and more from Batavia & Genesee County circa 1925.
Reimagination of HLOM
Expansion of “98 Years Since the Sun Went Out: The Solar Eclipse of 1925”
HLOM Artifact Video Series: “98 Years Since the Sun Went Out” Exhibit (youtube.com)
Black History Month Exhibit- Artwork of Anthony Terrell
Anthony (Tony) Terrell, is a Batavian who now resides in New York City, and is the only Black artist (Tony is a painter and sculptor) within the Holland Land Office Museum Fine Art Collection! Tony has been a long time supported of the museum but also a close friend to the staff!
Holland Land Office Museum Artifact Video Series: Anthony Terrell Artwork (youtube.com)
Women’s History Month: Painted Ladies- Women Painters of the 20th Century
Genesee County has a rich history of women painters, particularly in the 20th century. In honor of Women’s History Month, the museum highlights its collections of paintings by women artists of Genesee County. The exhibit featurs works by artists such as Nina Mason Booth, Rose Pontillo DiCarlo, Mary Tyler, Virginia Carr Mumford, and Margaret Mary Gurlik McAndrew.
Permanent Exhibits
Joseph Ellicott and Robert Morris
Land Office Room
Travel back in time in one of the original offices to learn more about the Holland Land Office and its importance to the development of WNY. Follow the lives of some of the important agents and surveyors, and what was the function of the land office. Also, learn more of the Native American side to the story, particularly the Seneca and their dealings with the land company from the Treaty of Big Tree of 1797 and onward. The lives of many prominent chiefs and leaders are depicted including Red Jacket and Mary Jemison.
East Wing
Take a trip down memory lane and see what old Batavia was like. Learn about agriculture through farming equipment from the large manufacturers that called Batavia home. Stop by the old post office and imagine what it might have been like sending letters back then. See the glorious remnants of the Richmond Mansion and even cozy up by its marble fireplace If you enjoy music, you will love the Genesee Symphony Orchestra’s display on the history of their organization. Learn about one of the great politicians of our area, Barber Conable. You can even enjoy our art gallery wall, with rotating works by local artists.
Military history of Genesee County