2019
The locations of our two properties are:
Zeeland Historical Museum
New Groningen Schoolhouse
37 E Main Ave, Zeeland
10537 Paw Paw Dr, Zeeland
All events are FREE, unless noted. Donations are always appreciated.
If you have any questions about our events, please contact us.
EMAIL: info@zeelandhistory.org
PHONE: 616-772-4079
| JANUARY - APRIL | |||
| DATE | TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| January-April | Museum's open hours | Zeeland Winters in Furs and Photos Exhibit | Zeeland Historical Museum |
| MARCH | |||
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March 5-28 |
10AM-1PM | Second Grade School Tours |
Both locations |
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Thursday March 14 |
2PM-3PM |
Hymn Sing Join Marie Blauwkamp for a hymn sing as she plays familiar hymns on the piano. Light refreshments served. |
New Groningen Schoolhouse |
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Saturday March 30 |
10AM-noon |
Children's Activities Visit and tour the museum and barn and enjoy hunting for eggs and coloring them.
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Zeeland Historical Museum |
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APRIL |
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EVENT |
LOCATION |
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Thursday April 11 |
2PM-3PM |
Hymn Sing Join Marie Blauwkamp for a hymn sing as she plays familiar hymns on the piano. Light refreshments served. |
New Groningen Schoolhouse |
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Friday April 12 |
10:30-11:30AM |
The School Bell Series TOPIC: "From Logs to Pipes: Zeeland's Wastewater Management" SPEAKER: Doug Englesman Light refreshments served. |
New Groningen Schoolhouse |
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Monday April 22 |
6:30-8PM |
Dutch Dance Downtown The Museum will be open for touring and treats after the Dutch Dance event in downtown Zeeland. |
Zeeland Historical Museum |
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Saturday April 27 |
10AM-noon |
Children's Activities Visit and tour the museum and barn and enjoy doing some seed planting with your children. |
Zeeland Historical Museum |
| MAY | |||
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DATE |
TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
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May- October |
Museum's open hours |
Herman Miller's Poster Exhibit |
Zeeland Historical Museum |
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Thursday May 2 |
2PM-3PM |
Hymn Sing Join Marie Blauwkamp for a hymn sing as she plays familiar hymns on the piano. Light refreshments served. |
New Groningen Schoolhouse |
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Friday May 10 |
REFRESHMENTS: 10-10:30AM
SPEAKER: 10:30-11:30AM |
The School Bell Series TOPIC: "Fill 'er Up: Gas Stations in Zeeland" SPEAKER: Jack Van Eden Light refreshments served. |
New Groningen Schoolhouse |
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Saturday May 25 |
10AM-noon |
Children's Activities Visit and tour the museum and barn and enjoy making tissue paper flowers in remembrance of our Veterans. |
Zeeland Historical Museum |
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JUNE |
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DATE |
TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
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Sunday June 2 |
11AM-6PM |
Ottawa County One-Room Schoolhouse Tour Grab your family for a Sunday ride after church and explore six one-room and two-room schoolhouses located throughout Ottawa County.
Tickets for this free event may be picked up on June 2nd at any of the schoolhouses on the tour.
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Various locations in Ottawa county |
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Friday June 14 |
10:00-11:00AM |
The School Bell Series TOPIC: "Designed for Summer: Herman Miller Picnic Posters". SPEAKER: Audrey Rojo Light refreshments served.
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New Groningen Schoolhouse |
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Saturday June 22 |
2-4PM |
The Victorian Lady TOPIC: The Victorian Lady - fashions from the Victorian area. A perfect girl's afternoon in the restored schoolhouse. PRESENTER: Wendy Batchelder COST: $10 per person. Stop at the Zeeland Museum or call 616-772-4079 on Thursday or Saturday to purchase your tickets by June 15th. Light refreshments served. |
New Groningen Schoolhouse
Purchase your tickets by June 15th at the Zeeland Historical Museum |
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Saturday June 29 |
10AM-noon |
Children's Activities Make a chick with a flag to remember Flag Day. |
Zeeland Historical Museum |
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JULY |
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TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
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Friday July 12 |
10:30-11:30AM |
The School Bell Series TOPIC: To be announced SPEAKER: Light refreshments served. |
New Groningen Schoolhouse |
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Saturday July 13 |
9AM-2:30PM |
Show and Shine Car Show and Macatawa Ice Cream Truck Tour the show, have some ice cream and visit the museum. |
Zeeland Historical Museum |
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Thursday July 18 |
7:00 PM |
Howard Miller Public Library |
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Saturday July 27 |
10AM-noon |
Children's Activities Watermelon Art |
Zeeland Historical Museum |
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AUGUST |
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DATE |
TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
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Friday August 9 |
10:30-11:30AM |
The School Bell Series TOPIC: To be announced SPEAKER: Light refreshments served. |
New Groningen Schoolhouse |
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Thursday August 22 |
6-7:30PM |
Ice Cream Social Visit the museum, barn, play some lawn games and enjoy an ice cream sundae. |
Zeeland Historical Museum |
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Saturday August 31 |
10AM-noon |
Children's Activities Corn Art |
Zeeland Historical Museum |
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SEPTEMBER |
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EVENT |
LOCATION |
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Friday Sept. 13 |
10:30-11:30AM |
The School Bell Series TOPIC: Paul De Kruif: Zeeland's Literary Giant SPEAKER: Light refreshments served. |
New Groningen Schoolhouse |
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Saturday Sept. 21 |
2-4PM |
Victorian Language TOPIC: Victorian language - men and women were discouraged from interacting with each other during the Victorian period. Find out how they communicated before they were courting and go home with a bouquet. PRESENTER: Wendy Batchelder COST: $10 per person. Stop at the Zeeland Museum or call 616-772-4079 on Thursday or Saturday to purchase your tickets by September 14th. Light refreshments served. |
New Groningen Schoolhouse
Purchase your tickets by September 14th at the Zeeland Historical Museum |
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Saturday Sept. 28 |
10AM-noon |
Children's Activities Stop by and play some old fashioned games, make a craft, tour the schoolhouse, do some coloring and get an apple. |
New Groningen Schoolhouse |
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OCTOBER |
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DATE |
TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
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Saturday October 5 |
10:30AM-1PM |
Pumpkin Fest Activities Experience life in pioneer times by trying out some of our old tools and equipment and playing games. |
Zeeland Historical Museum |
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Friday October 11 |
10:30-11:30AM |
The School Bell Series TOPIC: Come Back to School: Experience a 1900's School Room SPEAKER: Light refreshments served. |
New Groningen Schoolhouse |
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Saturday October 26 |
10AM-noon |
Children's Activities Make a chicken mask! |
Zeeland Historical Museum |
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NOVEMBER |
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| DATE | TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| November-December | Museum's open hours |
Christmas at the Zeeland Museum |
Zeeland Historical Museum |
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Friday Nov. 8 |
10:30-11:30AM |
The School Bell Series TOPIC: Back in the Day: Eating out in Zeeland SPEAKER: Light refreshments served. |
New Groningen Schoolhouse |
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Saturday Nov. 30 |
10AM-noon |
Children's Activities Make a Christmas ornament |
Zeeland Historical Museum |
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DECEMBER |
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EVENT |
LOCATION |
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Saturday Dec. 7 |
10AM-noon |
Sinterklaas Visit Visit Sinterklaas and enjoy crafts and Christmas decorations at the museum |
Zeeland Historical Museum |
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Friday Dec. 13 |
10-11:00AM |
The School Bell Series A Civil War Christmas |
Zeeland Historical Museum |
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Tuesday Dec. 31 |
11AM-1PM |
Noon Day Eve Egg Drop Join us at the museum at 11AM to tour the museum with your family and for family activities. TO PREPARE FOR THE EGG DROP:
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Zeeland Historical Museum |