School Bell Series
The School Bell Series was introduced in April 2019 at the 1881 New Groningen Schoolhouse. The first event was called, "From Logs to Pipes" and was presented by Doug Englesman.
The series feature local speakers on local topics and offer attendees an opportunity to learn about the history of Zeeland and enjoy the restored 1881 building.
Check out our former events below.
| DATE | TOPIC and SPEAKER |
| Jun 10, 2021 |
Uncovering History: The Colonial Clock Building PRESENTER: Michelle Hoogewind |
| Mar 13, 2020 |
PRESENTERS: Bill Gruppen (Fire Chief), Larry Veldeer (Police Chief) and Les Hoogland (Mayor) |
| Dec 15, 2019 |
A Civil War Christmas: The Dutch Company of the 25th Michigan Volunteer Infantry in 1862 PRESENTER: Ken Kolk |
| Nov 8, 2019 |
PRESENTER: Dorothy Voss |
| Oct 11, 2019 |
Come Back to School: Experience a 1900s Schoolhouse PRESENTER: Robert Boehm |
| Sep 13, 2019 |
Paul de Kruif - Zeeland's Literary Pioneer PRESENTER: Linda Karsten Kolk |
| Jun 14, 2019 |
Designed for Summer: Herman Miller Picnic Posters PRESENTER: Audrey Rojo |
| May 10, 2019 |
Fill-er Up, the History of Zeeland's Service Stations PRESENTER: Jack Van Eden |
| Apr 12, 2019 |
From Logs to Pipes: Zeeland's Clean Water Treatment Plant PRESENTER: Doug Englesman |