What We Collect #3: 10/27/2023 The Story of WWI Veteran Albert Arens. Albert Arens (1891-1998) served with the 85th Division. Died at age 106. #whatwecollect #hollandmuseum #archives #history #museum

What We Collect #4: 11/4/2023 The Story of Rena Boven, Holland Hospital Nurse and Superintendent. Rena Boven (1896-1957) was one of the first registered nurses at the hospital. #whatwecollect #hollandmuseum #archives #history #museum

What We Collect #5: 11/15/2023 The Story of Donald Bouwman (1917-1983) Don served in the military during WW2 and he was a Holland Resident for most of his life. After serving he drove truck for Holland Motor Express. #whatwecollect #archives #hollandmuseum #history

What We Collect #6: 11/30/2023 The Story on Madalene Zych (1905-1990) Ca. 1965 Madalene had just embarked on a new career as a business owner. She sent the Christmas card shown to her neighbors ca.1968. #whatwecollect #archives #hollandmuseum #history

The Holland Museum is ready for the holidays with two events happening next weekend: Victorian Christmas on Dec. 9 and Free Second Monday on Dec. 11. woodtv.com/news/ottawa-co…

What We Collect #7: 12/7/2023 The Story of John Wells Holland resident, photographer, builder of models and friend of the museum, John Wells passed June 12, 2023 at 94. You could find John photographing various programs and events. #whatwecollect #archives #hollandmuseum

What We Collect #8: 12/21/2023 The Story of Elinor Burns Webber A resident of Holland with a flair for painting buildings. She lived at 173 East 16th with her first husband, William E. Burns. #whatwecollect #archives #hollandmuseum

What We Collect #9: 12/28/2023 the Stories of some US Flags: 1) was hung over the US Capitol on April 11, 2002 2) miniature flag that belonged to Orlando Reimold 3) given to Cornelius Israels when he became a US citizen in 1931 4) flown at the Hotel Macatawa in Macatawa Park

What We Collect #10: 1/11/2023 The Story of George Zuverink George was born in Holland in 1924. He was assigned to the South Pacific with the US Air Corps in WWII. He pitched in the major leagues from 1951-1959. He had 223 strikeouts

The Holland Museum will be closed on Saturday, January 13th, due to the winter storm. Stay safe if you have to travel!

What We Collect #11: 1/26/2024 The story of Henry "Dutch Hank" Woudstra Born on 1/24/1889 in Hemelumer Oldeferd, Netherlands he came to the US in 1917. After the war, he moved to Holland, MI where he became a house painter and an artist. Passed away 10/11/1970 #whatwecollect

What We Collect #12: 2/22/2024 The Story of Agnes Selby (1887-1965) A Holland, MI area resident, painter, sculptor and author. Moved to Holland when her husband, Charles, found work. A member of the Holland Garden Club and Hope Reformed Church.

What We Collect #13: 2/29/2024 The Story of the Gosselar Sisters The sisters grew up in Holland with their parents, George and Frances. Joyce and Maxine sang, wrote music, and played brass instruments. They even recorded some music on records with Sacred Custom Records. #archives

🚨 Tomorrow! 🚨 Don't miss out on the opening of this exciting exhibit! We can't wait to see you there. hollandmuseum.org/event/followin…

Learn about Leonardo Da Vinci, the OG Mechanical Wizard at the Holland Museum! All visitors can also see an exclusive 30-minute sneak peek at Ken Burns’ newest PBS documentary, #LeonardoDaVinci before it premieres! Learn more here: hollandmuseum.org/event/da-vinci…

Black and white photograph of William Jennings Bryan, presidential candidate, addressing audience near the train depot, Holland, MI, 1896. Today is election day. Make sure that you are part of history. Vote.