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Behind Our Walls: Incarceration in Michigan

"Behind Our Walls: Incarceration in Michigan," a Holland Museum Cultural Lens program

For this Cultural Lens program, we will watch the documentary, Behind Our Walls, which tells the story of a group of male inmates in Michigan, as they seek a college education behind bars through the Calvin Prison Initiative. Following the film, Mark Hartman and Doug Tjapkes, from Humanity for Prisoners, will lead a discussion about the film and the challenges facing the incarcerated in Michigan.

Watch the Behind Our Walls Official Trailer

Humanity for Prisoners (HFP) is a non-profit based in Grand Haven that works one-on-one with people in prison to provide personalized services that empower them to receive support and assistance. Key areas of focus include navigating the prison system, healthcare advocacy, commutation and Parole Board preparation, and reconnecting lost loved ones.

Thursday, May 30, 2024
Holland Museum
7:00-8:30 pm
FREE Adult Cultural Lens program
Donations appreciated.

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Biographies

Mark Hartman, Executive Director, President, and CEO of "Humanity for Prisoners" organization.

Mark Hartman

Mark Hartman became the Executive Director, President, and CEO of Humanity for Prisoners (HFP) in May 2023. Before that, Mark worked in the nuclear power industry and was a consultant to the US Department of Energy and spent twelve years at Boeing. Mark was also incarcerated in the Michigan Department of Corrections from 2008-2020 where he led efforts to work on behalf of the disenfranchised as an HFP Liaison. Mark holds a MBA from Seattle University and a BA in Faith and Community Leadership with a minor in Social Work from Calvin University.

Doug Tjapkes, founder and President of "Humanity for Prisoners" organization and authofr o the book, "Sweet Freedom."

Doug Tjapkes

Doug Tjapkes is the founder and President of Humanity for Prisoners, based in Grand Haven, Michigan, and is author of the book Sweet Freedom. He and his son Matt work full-time in the charitable organization that helps Michigan inmates, one-on-one, in dealing with a multitude of in-prison issues.

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Holland Museum
31 W. 10th Street
Holland, MI 49423

The Holland Museum tells the story of Holland, Michigan, from its settlement by Dutch immigrants to today’s innovative, successful, and diverse community. Featuring thousands of fascinating historic objects, as well as artwork from the Netherlands from the 1600s through the 1900s, our permanent History and Dutch Galleries are not to be missed.

MUSEUM HOURS
Open Monday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SPARK!LAB SMITHSONIAN
Spark!Lab Smithsonian encourages children and families to create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment, problem-solve, and invent. Enjoy hands-on STEAM activities that combine traditional science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with art, history, and creativity.

FALL SPARK!LAB HOURS 

FREE Second Mondays* from 4:00–7:00 PM only
Friday: 11:00–5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00–4:00 p.m.
Spark!Lab is included with Museum admission

*FREE SECOND MONDAYS
In addition to regular hours, join us for our “FREE Second Mondays” from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m each month. Check our calendar for specific dates. Sponsored by The Meijer Foundation.

ADMISSION AND DISCOUNTS

Admission 
$7.00 for adults
$6.00 for senior adult
$4.00 for students with a valid college ID and kids 6-18 
FREE: Holland Museum members and children ages 5 and under are free.
$1.00 Museums for All admission (EBT or WIC card holder, $1.00/person, up to 4 people per card).

Discounts
The Holland Museum offers an admission discount to Veteran’s, active military, and educators. If you are active military, the discount applies each person in your party. If you are a veteran or educator, the discount applies to that person only. Admission for veterans, active military, and educators is $5.

CLOSED IN OBSERVANCE OF THESE 2023 HOLIDAYS 

  • Memorial Day, May 27
  • Independence Day, July 4
  • Labor Day, September 2
  • Thanksgiving Day, November 28
  • Christmas Eve, December 24
  • Christmas Day, December 25
  • New Year’s Eve, December 31
  • New Year’s Day, January 1, 2025


ACCESSIBILITY
The Museum has a handicapped-accessible entrance on the east side of the building next to the circle drive. To access the building, please press the button to the right of the door and the front desk will buzz visitors in. Take the elevator from the ground floor (G) to the first level (1L) and you will arrive behind the reception desk. There is also a wheelchair available for patron use. Each level of the museum is handicapped accessible, as are the restrooms. If you have any specific needs, please call the front desk at (616) 796-3329.

PARKING 
The Holland Museum is located at the corner of 10th Street and River Avenue, across from Centennial Park. Please use the parking lot behind the museum on 9th Street or street parking is available along 10th Street. Handicap accessibility is available from the east side of the building.

BLUE STAR MUSEUM 
We are a Blue Star Museum and offer free admission to active military and their families from Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 20, 2023, through  Labor Day weekend, Saturday, September 2, 2023.

MUSEUM BUILDING RENTALS
For information about Museum building rentals, please contact David Hawley-Lowry at dhawley@hollandmuseum.org

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