Events and Special Exhibits
The Zeeland Historical Society is proud to offer a variety of events to engage all ages!
Friday, December 11, 2026
9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Beginning & Ending at the Felt Estate, stopping at the Dekker Huis Museum & Cappon House.
Member: $115/person
What to Expect:
Make spirits bright with a festive journey through West Michigan history, hosted by the Felt Estate, Holland Museum, and Zeeland Historical Society! Begin your day with breakfast bites and an exclusive guided tour of the beautifully decorated Felt Mansion before boarding a charter bus for guided visits to the historic Cappon House and Dekker Huis Museum. Along the way, enjoy a catered holiday lunch at the Holland Armory, festive refreshments, and closing cocktails. Your charter bus will transport you comfortably between each location and return you to your car at the end of the day, while narrated transportation brings the region’s rich history to life along the way. This special program is sponsored by the Macatawa Area Coordinating Council in recognition of America 250.
Explore stories of belonging, citizenship, and identity through two connected exhibits.
CELEBRATING AMERICA250MI
Presented through a collaboration between the Zeeland Historical Society and the Holland Museum, with generous support from America250MI, We the People invites visitors to explore what it means to belong in America through stories of citizenship, identity, and civic participation.
Through personal stories, historic objects, and interactive experiences, the exhibits encourage reflection on how every generation has contributed to the American story and continues to help shape Michigan today.
Dekker Huis Museum – Open February 4 – December 2026
We the People: Roots of Belonging explores how ideas of citizenship, identity, and belonging have helped shape West Michigan. Discover stories of Native Americans and Dutch immigrants through items such as citizenship papers, historic objects, campaign materials, and more.
Holland Museum – Open February 13 – December 2026
We the People: Voices of Holland highlights personal stories from residents past and present, showing how individuals and families have experienced belonging and identity in different ways. Through objects, oral histories, and interactive elements, the exhibit centers on real voices and lived experiences.
