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A Stitch in Time: Lavina Cappon’s Tulip Time Legacy

Graphic for the Holland Museum Exhibit, "A Stitch in Time: Lavina Cappon's Tulip Time Legacy" on display from April 26-September 16, 2024

On display April 26 – September 16, 2024

Discover how the tradition of wearing authentic Dutch costumes during Tulip Time began. The exhibit, A Stitch in Time: Lavina Cappon Tulip Time Legacy, will highlight Lavina Cappon, former Holland Public Schools teacher, and explore her influence in shaping the unique aesthetic of Tulip Time through strict dress protocol. On display in the Holland Museum Focus Gallery. Check back for more information. 

 

A picture of Lavina Cappon and Tulip Time Klompen Dancers (1965), which is the focus of the Holland Museum exhibit, " A Stitch in Time: Lavina Cappon's Tulip Time Legacy," on display from April 26-September 16, 2024.

A picture of Lavina Cappon (center) and Tulip Time Klompen Dancers (1965)

 


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

 

 

Related Exhibits

A picture of a contractor working on a Cappon House restoration project which will be discussed in the Holland Museum exhibit, "Authentically Victorian: Reflecting o the Cappon House Restoration" on display from March 1-July 29, 2024.

Authentically Victorian: Reflecting on the Cappon House Restoration

On Display March 1–July 29, 2024 in the Holland Museum Lobby Gallery

The exhibit focuses on the various architectural projects involved in restoring the 1874 historic home to its 1902 appearance, the last year of Isaac Cappon’s life. Additionally, the exhibit will explore the Cappon House’s cultural and architectural significance to the City of Holland.

NOTE: After July 29, this exhibit will move to the Visitor’s Center/Cappon Barn.

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A picture of Lavina Cappon and Tulip Time Klompen Dancers (1965), which is the focus of the Holland Museum exhibit, " A Stitch in Time: Lavina Cappon's Tulip Time Legacy," on display from April 26-September 16, 2024.A Stitch in Time: Lavina Cappon’s Tulip Time Legacy

On Display April 26–September 16, 2024 in the Holland Museum Focus Gallery

Discover how the tradition of wearing authentic Dutch costumes during Tulip Time began. This exhibit, A Stitch in Time: Laavina Caappon’s Tulip Time Legacy, will highlight Lavina Cappon, former Holland Public Schools teacher, and explore her influence in shaping the unique aesthetic of Tulip Time through strict dress protocol.

Learn More

 

 

A picture by renowned Holland Michigan local artist, Bruce McCombs. View a collection of intricate watercolor paintings showcasing the Cappon House in the Holland Museum exhibit, "Victorian Visions: The Cappon House Through the Eyes of Bruce McCombs," on display October 4, 2024 through March 10, 2025.Victorian Visions: The Cappon House Through the Eyes of Bruce McCombs

On Display October 4, 2024–March 10, 2025 in the Holland Museum Focus Gallery

Experience the historic Cappon House in a new light. View a collection of intricate watercolor paintings showcasing the Victorian home by renowned local artist, Bruce McCombs. In addition to honoring McCombs’ artistic talent, this exhibit celebrates the timeless beauty of the Cappon House’s Italianate architecture.

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Related Programming

Mentioning Unmentionables
Thursday, May 16
7:00-8:30 PM
Holland Museum
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Fashionable Furniture and the Cappons
Thursday, June 27
7:00-8:30 PM
Holland Museum
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Past Related Programming

Tales from the Archives
Isaac Cappon: Holland’s First Major Industrialist
Thursday, January 25, 2024
7:00-8:30 PM
Holland Museum
Free adult program
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Victorian Valentines at the Cappon House (Family Program)
Saturday, February 3
1:00-4:00 PM
Cappon House
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Tales from the Archives
Lavina Cappon, Suffrage, and Women’s Rights in Midwest Dutch America (Zoom Program)
Thursday, March 7, 2024
7:00-8:30 PM
Free adult Zoom program
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Tales from the Archives:
Restoring the Cappon House, A Dutch-American Time Capsule (Zoom Program)
Thursday, April 11, 2024
7:00-8:30 PM
Free adult Zoom program
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Opens April 26 through September 16, 2024 in the Holland Museum Focus Gallery.

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