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Sounds of Summer

Sounds of Summer program with the Holland Symphony Brass Ensemble taking place on August 15 from 5:30-8:30 PM

Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the sounds of summer with the Holland Symphony Brass Ensemble as they play selections from the American soundtrack on the Cappon House lawn. The Cappon House will be open to guests from 5:30-6:45 p.m; the concert is from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Rain date: Friday, August 16 at 5:30-8:00 pm. Pre-registration is encouraged.

This event took place on Thursday, August 15, 2024
5:30-8:00 p.m.
Family Program
Cappon House Lawn
228 W. 9th Street, Holland

RAIN DATE: Friday, August 16, 5:30-8:00 p.m.

COSTS:
Museum Members and children 5 and under: FREE
General Admission: $7/adult, $5/senior, $3.00/student

Holland Symphony Brass Ensemble:

  • Bruce Formsma, Trumpet
  • Gregory Alley, Trumpet
  • Greg Bassett, Horn
  • Adam Graham, Trombone
  • Brendan Bohnhorst, Tuba

Sounds of Summer Program:

  • Star Spangled Banner
  • J.P. Sousa, Liberty Bell March
  • S.A. Ward, America the Beautiful
  • G.M. Cohan, Grand Old Flag and Yankee Doodle Dandy
  • G. Evans, In the Good Old Summertime
  • A. Von Tilzer, Take Me Out to the Ball Game
  • G. Gershwin, Summertime
  • A. Copland, Grover’s Corners
  • K. King, Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite March
  • W. Conti, Theme from Rocky
  • J. Williams, Main Title from Star Wars
  • N. Diamond, Sweet Caroline
  • J.P. Sousa, Stars and Stripes Forever March

 

 


This program is part of the Cappon House 150th anniversary celebration, 1874-2024.  Join us as we celebrate throughout the year with new programs, exhibits, and tours!  Learn more

 

 

Support from:
  • August 15, 2024 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  • 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

RAIN DATE:
Friday, August 16, 5:30-8:00 p.m.

Cappon House

Cappon House
 228 W. 9th Street
Holland, MI 49423

ABOUT THE CAPPON HOUSE
The historic Cappon House was the home of Holland's first mayor and local tannery proprietor, Isaac Cappon. Built in 1874, it is now partially restored to its appearance in 1900. Visitors to the Cappon House step back in time, immersing themselves in the stories of Isaac Cappon and his large family.

CAPPON AND SETTLERS HOUSE TOURS
During the summer months, June 14 – August 17, the historic houses are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 pm-4 pm. Tours happen at 12:15 pm, 1:15 pm, 2:15 pm, and 3:15 pm and begin at the Cappon House Visitors Center. In the fall, winter, and spring, tours are available by appointment only. For more information, please contact Loren Stevens at loren@hollandmuseum.org.

GROUP TOURS
Group Tours of 5 or more are available September through May, three to four weeks in advance, by appointment only.
To reserve your tour, please contact Loren Stevens at loren@hollandmuseum.org.

SEASONAL EVENTS
For seasonal events, check out our Events page.

ADMISSION
The cost includes tours of the Cappon House and the Settlers House.
Tours begin at the Cappon House Visitor Center.

$10.00 for adults
$8.00 for senior adult
$5.00 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).

ACCESSIBILITY
The Cappon House is handicapped accessible via the back door. Please let the receptionist know if you need to use this entrance and they will make sure you have access. This historic home is only handicapped accessible on the ground level, but there are photos of each room upstairs if you are unable to reach the second floor.

PARKING
Street parking is available along 10th Street, Washington Avenue, and on the north side of 9th Street.

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

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