A N N O U N C E M E N T S
The Dekker Huis Museum will be closed from Wednesday, October 2 to Saturday, October 12 due to road construction. Our front steps are not accessible right now. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Thank you for your support, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
Howard Tigelaar will present "Cultivating Change: How Equipment Evolutions Transformed Lives in a Local Dutch Community." He has written a book describing the small Dutch farming community and the farm where he grew up. During this talk he will share what his family’s dairy farm business was like in 1950 and how changing technology in the following couple of decades shaped the lives of farming families.
Howard Tigelaar was awarded a BS in Chemistry from Hope College in 1967 and a PhD in Physical Chemistry from the University of Illinois in 1973. He spent most of his professional career at Texas Instruments managing groups of engineers and technicians developing manufacturing flows for next generation integrated circuit chips. He authored a book “How Transistor Area Shrank by 1 Million Fold”, and is coauthor on 40 journal articles and author or coauthor on 70 patents.
Tickets include dinner. The ticket deadline is October 10.
This lecture is part of our Echoes Evenings Series, inviting attendees to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of history, arts, and culture as we bring together regional and national speakers to shed light on compelling issues that have shaped our world.
This biannual evening lecture includes dinner and a captivating journey through time and culture. Each lecture is a unique exploration, delving into the depths of historical events, artistic
expressions, and cultural phenomena. Our distinguished speakers, experts in their fields, offer a thought-provoking perspective that will leave you enlightened and inspired.
Volunteer as a Greeter/Docent
The Dekker Huis Museum is completely operated by volunteer greeters! Greeters provide a welcoming face to the museum during open hours.
- Shifts are 4 hours on weekdays and 3 hours on Saturdays.
- Trained to answer basic questions about the museum and it's exhibits.
- Are the face of the museum!
Do you want to learn more about this rewarding volunteer opportunity? Contact the museum for more information.
The Online Catalog
We have been working hard to make our collections available to you. The launch of the Online Collections is an important milestone in becoming a community resource. You can browse by Keyword, Archives, Objects, Photos, Exhibits, and People. You can even look at a random entry to browse the collection! Please take some time to check out this amazing resource.
The Online Collections are available at: https://zeelandhistory.catalogaccess.com/home
Our Historic Properties:
Dekker Huis Museum
37 East Main Ave, Zeeland, MI
1881 New Groningen Schoolhouse
10537 Paw Paw Dr, Zeeland, MI
MAILING ADDRESS: Zeeland Historical Society | PO Box 165 | Zeeland, MI 49464
EMAIL: info@zeelandhistory.org
PHONE: (616) 772-4079