A stack of newspapers is put down in this undated photo. From the Holland Sentinel to WHTC, the Holland Museum has set its sights on highlighting the history of local journalism. (Summer Morgan/Getty Images/WWMT)
by Katie Sergent | News Channel 3 | Fri, December 29, 2023 | READ THE FULL ARTICLE
HOLLAND, Mich. — From the Holland Sentinel to WHTC, the Holland Museum has set its sights on highlighting the history of local journalism.
Opened Nov. 17, “Newsflash! The Story of Journalism in Holland” showcases the role local news played in Holland’s development, and how journalism has evolved over time, officials said in a release Friday.
Along with the exhibit, Holland Museum is set to open three exhibit-related programs between January and February 2024. These include:
The Holland Fire on TikTok? Tracking Changes in Media Journalism and Local Information Sharing – Jan. 11 from 7-8:30 p.m.
- Find out how different eras of mass media would have covered the Holland Fire of 1871.
Collaborative Journalism as a Means to Counter Misinformation and Build Trusted Communities – Feb. 15 from 7-8:30 p.m.
- Learn more about the “possibilities collaborative journalism” offers to help counter misinformation and create trusted communities for individuals to receive and talk about accurate information.
“Dateline World: Chronicles of a Wasted Freelance” with award-winning writer and journalist Milton Nieuwsma – Feb. 29 from 7-8:30 p.m.
- Hear from Milton Nieuwsma, a former writer for the Chicago Tribune, and his experiences as a freelance writer.
All programs are free of charge, but registration is encouraged, officials said. Donations are also encouraged.
“Newsflash! The Story of Journalism in Holland” remains on display until April 8, 2024.
