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Tales from the Archives: The Early History of Christianity in Holland, MI

Past Program | January 29, 2026: This Tales from the Archives program is preserved in the Holland Museum’s 2026 archive.

Tales from the Archives: The Early History of Christianity in Holland, MI 

Registration for the original January 2026 event reached capacity by January 27.

The January 29, 2026 Tales from the Archives program featured the premiere of The History of Christianity Before and After the Establishment of the Holland Colony, a video presentation by local historian Mary Ellen Miner. The original program included a discussion about the role of early congregations in Holland’s development and a selection of religious artifacts from the Museum’s collection.

Meet the Speaker

Mary Ellen Miner received a BA from Hope College and an MA from Calvin University. Her last 20 years of teaching were spent at Grand Rapids Christian High School. In retirement she traveled overseas, volunteered for the National Park service, and spent winters on a pre-Civil War fort in Texas. She was introduced to so many stories and so much history that she wanted to share them with family and friends through her digital presentations. She is a tour guide for the Holland Museum and Tulip Time.

Thursday, January 29th
7 to 8:30 pm
Holland Museum
Free for members, $10 for non-members

This program is part of the Holland Museum “Tales from the Archives” series which explores local history topics supported by the Holland Museum’s collection and archives. 

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