Welcome to the Museum
From the arrival of Dutch settlers, to today's community known for designer clocks and furniture, the people of Zeeland have fascinating stories to tell and artifacts to show. The Dekker Huis / Zeeland Historical Museum is the place for everyone to experience life in Zeeland's past.
Current Exhibit - "Why They Came"
The Dekker-Huis Museum features its winter gallery show entitled 'Why They Came' telling of Zeeland's first settlers.
Driven by a poor economy and religious persecution in the Netherlands, Jannes VandeLuyster sold his farm in 1847 to finance passage and land purchases in the new world. In 1847, he and his 425 followers, boarded three ships and set forth on treacherous seas to the unknown.
Follow their trail after landing in New York, along the Hudson, Erie Canal, Lake Huron and around the tip of Michigan finally landing at VanRaalte's settlement in Holland.
Predominantly brick mason, they were forced to learn logging in an effort to build places of shelter against both climate and wildlife. Exhibits show their progress, learning to grow corn, establishing churches, schools and businesses and building a strong community.
Driven by a poor economy and religious persecution in the Netherlands, Jannes VandeLuyster sold his farm in 1847 to finance passage and land purchases in the new world. In 1847, he and his 425 followers, boarded three ships and set forth on treacherous seas to the unknown.
Follow their trail after landing in New York, along the Hudson, Erie Canal, Lake Huron and around the tip of Michigan finally landing at VanRaalte's settlement in Holland.
Predominantly brick mason, they were forced to learn logging in an effort to build places of shelter against both climate and wildlife. Exhibits show their progress, learning to grow corn, establishing churches, schools and businesses and building a strong community.
Upcoming Events 2012
January 21 - New Groningen Schoolhouse, Invitation Only Reception for Donors. Saturday, 1 - 3 pm.
February 18 - "President's Day At The Schoolhouse". New Groningen schoolhouse is open to the public, Saturday, 1 - 5 pm.
February 18 - "President's Day At The Schoolhouse". New Groningen schoolhouse is open to the public, Saturday, 1 - 5 pm.
Winter Hours for the Museum: 10 a.m. till 2 p.m., Saturdays
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