Exhibit Reception for "Zeeland Celebrates 175 Years"

37 East Main Avenue,Zeeland MI 49464

28 July, 2022

Description

You are invited to celebrate our 175th anniversary exhibit! Drop in between 4:00-6:00 pm to see the new exhibit. Remarks will be given at 5:00pm for all who are there.  This reception is for members of the Zeeland Historical Society and for exhibit participants. We are delighted to be able to provide this time for gathering together and time to see the exhibit. Light Refreshments provided. Please RSVP to this evite or to Katelyn at 616-772-4070 or [email protected]. About the Exhibit A new exhibit at the Dekker Huis Museum connects the past to the present with a photography exhibit featuring descendants from the original settlers of Zeeland. In honor of the 175th anniversary of Zeeland’s founding, "Zeeland Celebrates 175 Years" highlights who those original settlers’ stories.  For the photography exhibit, the Zeeland Historical Society partnered with de Vries photography to photograph 58 families descended from the original settlers. These families are featured in the main gallery with a description of their story. Throughout the rest of the Dekker Huis Museum, you can see portraits of the original settlers and learn more about their emigration experiences.  This exhibit will be up for the rest of the year. The Dekker Huis Museum is regularly open Wednesday-Friday from 10am-5pm and on Saturday from 10am-3pm. It is free, but a $5 donation is suggested per person.