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Victorian Christmas at the Cappon House 2023

Holland Museum Family Program, Victorian Christmas at the Cappon House

Cappon House, 1874-2024

Travel back 150 years to Christmas in the Victorian Era at the Cappon House, the 1874 home of Isaac Cappon and his family. Visitors will enjoy the traditional Victorian Christmas decorations inside and outside the house, learn about Victorian Christmas practices, and hear carols performed by the Holland Chorale’s Dickens’ Singers. Holland Museum docents will be available to answer questions about the house and the Cappon family.

For your ticket, you can also visit the Settlers House, a working-class home built in 1867 and sip hot chocolate in the Cappon’s cozy carriage barn while creating Victorian cornucopia and scrap art ornaments. Visitors will also be able to purchase a limited edition 2024 full-color Cappon House 150th Anniversary Calendar just in time for holiday gift-giving!

The Settlers House, a Holland Museum Historic Home

Settlers House

Saturday, December 9
12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cappon House, 228 W. 9th Street
Family Program

Admission:
$7/adults
$5/Seniors
$3/students
Children 6 and under are FREE

Cappon House Calendar CoverCappon House 150th Anniversary Calendars

A minimum donation of $25 will receive a Cappon House 150th anniversary calendar and will help support the Holland Museum’s year-long series of Cappon-focused programs, exhibits, and expanded tours. Click the button below to donate now and receive a calendar.

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  • December 9, 2023 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Cappon House

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


2024 marks the 150th anniversary of the Cappon House! The Holland Museum will celebrate throughout the year with programs, exhibits, and expanded tours.

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
Open by appointment only. To reserve your tour, please contact Deb Wake at debra@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 Deb Wake at debra@hollandmuseum.org.

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

SUMMER HOURS
Starting June 14, 2024, the historic homes are open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:00-3:00 p.m.

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

$7.00 for adults
$5.00 for senior adult
$3.00 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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