Picture of the Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland Sign. Picture related to CFHZ $200,000 Grant divided among 7 local organizations. Holland Sentinel post, December 1, 2023

Seven local organizations share $200,000 in grants from Community Foundation

Holland Sentinel | December 1, 2023 | Mitchell Boatman | READ THE ARTICLE HOLLAND — The latest round of grants from the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area will help address a range of issues in the community. Seven grants totaling more than $200,000 were announced Tuesday, Nov. 28. Grants

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Holland Museum ready for Victorian Christmas, holiday open house

WoodTV.com | Ottawa County | December 2, 2023 | Corinne Moore | READ THE FULL ARTICLE HOLLAND, Mich. (WOOD) — The Holland Museum is ready for the holidays with two events happening next weekend. On Dec. 9 from noon to 4 p.m., the public is invited to step back in

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Holland Museum’s newest exhibit will focus on local journalism

Holland Sentinel | November 7, 2023 | Austin Metz HOLLAND — Holland Museum will soon open its newest exhibit, “Newsflash! The Story of Journalism in Holland.” The exhibit, which explores the history of The Holland Sentinel and WHTC, opens Nov. 17. It’ll focus on the evolution of journalism and the role it’s

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“100 Things to Do in Holland, Michigan, Before You Die” gives insider’s tour of the city

Fox17 West Michigan | Morning Mix | September 12, 2023 A new book released by a Holland resident provides insight on places to go and things to do when heading to the city she calls home. “100 Things to Do in Holland, Michigan, Before You Die,” by Veronica Bareman, takes

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Holland Museum to present musical revue about Idlewild on August 26

Fox17online.com | Local News | Lakeshore | Ottawa County | August 14, 2023 HOLLAND, Mich. — The Holland Museum has announced that it will present a musical revue as part of its Black Eden: Idlewild Past, Present, and Future exhibition. My Idlewild! A Live Historical Revue will be performed on

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20 Best Things to Do in Holland, MI

Travel Lens | United States | August 13, 2023 | Pearl Hogan Welcome to my world in Holland, Michigan! Nestled against the shores of Lake Michigan, bearing the sweet scent of tulips that permeates the air in spring, Holland always leaves visitors with wonderful memories. Living here feels like a

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Interns learn intricacies of museum management

Holland Sentinel | August 13, 2023 | Austin Metz HOLLAND — This summer, six students were given the opportunity to experience firsthand how to run a museum as part of Holland Museum’s Summer Intern Council. On Thursday, Aug. 10, those students shared their newfound knowledge with the public and introduced

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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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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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