‘Newsflash!’: Holland Museum programs to connect visitors to history of local journalism

by Katie Sergent | News Channel 3 | Fri, December 29, 2023 | READ THE FULL ARTICLE HOLLAND, Mich. — From the Holland Sentinel to WHTC, the Holland Museum has set its sights on highlighting the history of local journalism. Opened Nov. 17, “Newsflash! The Story of Journalism in Holland”

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Holland Museum interns to debut their own exhibit this week

Holland Sentinel | August 8, 2023 | Austin Metz HOLLAND — Six interns at Holland Museum will host a presentation about their experience later this week. The interns are part of the organization’s Summer Intern Council, working in collections, exhibitions, communications and more. The presentation will take place 7-8:30 p.m.

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Inside the new Idlewild display at Holland Museum

WoodTV.com |Ottawa County | July 27, 2023 | Kyle Mitchell HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — An exhibit opening Friday at the Holland Museum will showcase the history of Idlewild, a popular resort community for Black people when segregation denied them service at many other destinations. The Holland Museum exhibit titled “Black

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Picture of Lake Idlewild, 2022, with the exhibit title, Black Eden: Idlewild Past, Present, and Future

Holland Museum opens new Idlewild exhibit

The exhibit will showcase the history of Idlewild, an unincorporated community founded in 1912 in Lake County, just a couple hours’ drive from the museum.  13 On Your Side | July 28, 2023 | Emily Scarlett HOLLAND, Mich. — The Holland Museum is opening its newest exhibit, Friday, called

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New Holland Museum exhibit explores history of Idlewild

Phil Pinarski | WoodTV.com | July 24, 2023 HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — The Holland Museum is unveiling a new exhibit that will explore the history of a storied Michigan resort town offered a refuge to Black Americans. Idlewild was founded in 1912. In its heyday, it was a bustling resort

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Holland Museum announces upcoming exhibit on Idlewild

Cassandra Lybrink | The Holland Sentinel | July 18, 2023 HOLLAND — Holland Museum has announced the opening of its newest exhibit, Black Eden: Idlewild Past, Present and Future. The exhibit opens Friday, July 28, and will showcase the history of Idlewild, an unincorporated Michigan community founded in 1912 as

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Picture of 2023 Michigan Museums Association Awards: Peninsulas Prize for DEAI. Pictured is Ricki Levine and Michelle Stempien of the Holland Museum

Michigan Museums Association Announces Annual Awards Recipients

Melissa Ford | michiganmuseums.org/2023-awards | May 24, 2023 Twenty-Four Awardees Recognized at Ceremony in Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, Michigan: Michigan museum professionals, volunteers, and supporters gathered at Grand Valley State University Seidman College of Business Center in Grand Rapids on May 11 to present the Michigan Museum Association’s (MMA) 2023 member awards.

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Holland Museum getting ready for Tulip Time with new exhibit

By Corinne Moore | WOODTV.COM – Ottawa County | April 29, 2023 HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — Tulip Time kicks off May 6, and the Holland Museum is getting ready to celebrate with a new exhibit, artifacts and more. “We’re doing quite a bit for Tulip Time. It’s a celebration of the

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New exhibit to open at Holland Museum for Tulip Time

By Evan Sasiela | The Holland Sentinel | April 26, 2023 READ THE ARTICLE HOLLAND — A new exhibit is opening at Holland Museum for this year’s Tulip Time Festival. “Cultivating Dutch Tradition: Jane Jones’ Hyperrealist Floral Paintings” opens May 5 at Holland Museum, according to a news release. The

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Floral art exhibit coming to Holland Museum

WOODTV.com James Thompson | April 22, 2023 HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — A new exhibit at the Holland Museum is celebrating floral art, just in time for Tulip Time. ‘Cultivating the Dutch Tradition in the 21st Century: Jane Jones’ Hyperrealist Floral Paintings’ opens on May 5 and runs through July 3.

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