Holland Area Historical Society

The Holland Area Historical Society focuses on the history and heritage of the Holland area. Its programs are designed to inform the membership through a series of quality presentations, tours, and other events focusing on the area's past.

If you are not a member, we encourage you to join our group and participate in an exciting year of programs!

The American Travels of Jacob Van Hinte
Tuesday, September 13, 2011 – 7:30 p.m.
Maas Auditorium, Hope College
264 Columbia Avenue, Holland

To kick off the new program year, we will hear about Dutch traveler and writer Jacob Van Hinte and his journey throughout America in 1921. Join editors Nella and William Kennedy as they tell us more about Van Hinte and his diary about the trip.

Port Sheldon History
Tuesday, October 11, 2011 - 7:30 p.m.
Maas Auditorium, Hope College
264 Columbia Avenue, Holland

Long known as one of the area’s oldest settlements, the history of Port Sheldon still remains a mystery to most area residents. Come learn more about this small community on Lake Michigan with local historian Mary Haab.

The Holland Interurban Line
Tuesday, November 8, 2011 – 7:30 p.m.
Maas Auditorium, Hope College
264 Columbia Avenue, Holland

An interurban rail system served community residents from Saugatuck to Grand Rapids in the early 20th century. Learn more about our first mass transit system from railway historian Norm Krentel and his photographs.

History of St. Nicholas
Tuesday, December 13, 2011 - 7:30 p.m.
Maas Auditorium, Hope College
264 Columbia Ave, Holland

The holidays in the Holland area have always been filled with stories of St. Nicholas and his good deeds. Come hear and see more about this historical figure from historian and collector Carol Myers of Holland.

Envisioning Hope College Through the Letters of Van Raalte and Phelps
Tuesday, January 10, 2012 - 7:30 p.m.
Maas Auditorium, Hope College
264 Columbia Avenue, Holland

As Hope College nears 150 years of existence, Elton Bruins will discuss the history of its founding by Albertus C. Van Raalte and Philip Phelps, Jr. and the recently released book on the subject.

Ottawa County Parks
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 – 7:30 p.m.
Maas Auditorium, Hope College
264 Columbia Avenue, Holland

Ottawa County parks are some of the best in the state. Learn more about the history of this great system from director John Scholtz.

De Zwaan Windmill: Past and Future
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 - 7:30 p.m.
Maas Auditorium, Hope College
264 Columbia Avenue, Holland

The long history of our local windmill is fascinating and one you will want to hear. Come learn more about its past and future with local historian and professionally trained miller Alisa Crawford through images and comments.

“Cappy” Cappon: Athlete and Coach
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 7:30 p.m.
Maas Auditorium, Hope College
264 Columbia Avenue, Holland

Franklin C. “Cappy” Cappon is regarded by some historians as Holland’s greatest athlete and coach, both here and the college level. Sports historian Randy Vande Water will tell us more about Cappy’s storied life in photographs and commentary.

Centennial Park: Cultural Center Point
Tuesday, June 12, 2012 – 7:30 p.m.
Maas Auditorium, Hope College
264 Columbia Avenue, Holland

We bring our program year to a close with the history of Centennial Park and its place in Holland’s history as a market place, event area, landmark and home to memorials, a statue and fountains, and cultural center point for our community to relax and remember. Join long-time resident and writer Paul Van Kolken as he illustrates the history of this famous greenspace with images and commentary.


HOLLAND AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

The major goal of the Society is to bring together persons with an interest in history and at the same time promote an awareness in the general public of the cultural heritage of the Holland area. In accordance with this goal, the Historical Society sponsors, on a regular basis, a variety of lectures, field trips and other historical activities. Monies collected through membership fees and any other fund raising activities go towards financing the activities of the Society. The Holland Area Historical Society is not affiliated with the Holland Museum.
For more details about the meetings or membership, contact Geoffrey Reynolds at the Joint Archives of Holland (395-7798).

Memberships

Individual: $10 per year - entitles you to vote, hold office and participate in all activities sponsored by the Society.
Family: $15 per year - covers all members of family; benefits same as Individual with one vote per family.
Sustaining: $25 per year - this category is for individuals who would like to provide greater financial support for the Society.
Life: $300 - enables you to enjoy regular membership benefits on a continuous basis.
Student: $5 per year - benefits same as Individual.
Senior Citizen: $5 per year - benefits same as Individual.
Non-Profit Institutional: $15 per year.
Corporate: $50 per year.

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