In The News . . . pre-2008 - 2014

As Zeeland Historical Society's webmaster, I became curious about what was happening before John and I joined the group in September 2014. So, I dug back into old online issues of the Holland Sentinel and mlive.com and found all of these articles dating from pre-2008 to 2014. Hope you enjoy as much as we did!

Susan Norder, webmaster

September 1, 2016

What Happened in 2014

 

October 31 Zeeland Historical Society announces another 40th anniversary celebration Holland Sentinel 
August 7 Zeeland celebrates historical society's anniversary with community gathering Holland Sentinel 
August 4 Birthday bash: Zeeland Historical Society celebrate 40th anniversary with ice cream social Holland Sentinel 
June 6 Summer hours begin for Zeeland's Dekker-Huis Museum Holland Sentinel 
April 30 Zeeland talk focuses on history of interurban cars Holland Sentinel  
April 28 Zeeland speaker to highlight interurban travel Holland Sentinel 
March 13 "Through a Child's Eyes" exhibit showcases art in Zeeland Holland Sentinel
February 25 Zeeland's Dekker-Huis Museum showcases kids' art Holland Sentinel 
January 28 Zeeland history showcased on video Holland Sentinel 

What Happened in 2013

 

October 24 New curriculum allows students to experience a 1904 education Holland Sentinel 
October 3 Pumpkinfest 2013 pumps up the fun, drawing thousands to Zeeland Holland Sentinel 
September 25 Jim Kaat donates baseball memoriabilia to Zeeland facility  Holland Sentinel 
September 17 Zeeland to offer historical cemetery tours this week Holland Sentinel 
July 28 Zeeland's Dekker-Huis and Historical Museum shares a second look at a popular shipwreck exhibit Holland Sentinel 
June 13 First-timers to be featured on Zeeland historic home tour Holland Sentinel 
June 3 Zeeland Historical Society's annual Home Tour June 15 Holland Sentinel 
May 7 Antique critique in Zeeland Holland Sentinel 
March 14 Zeeland Easter egg hunt moving to new location Holland Sentinel
January 24 Zeeland Historical Society hosts Dekker Huis benefit, Feb. 9 Holland Sentinel 
January 10 Typewriter exhibit brings back sights and click-clack sounds of past Holland Sentinel 

What Happened in 2012

 

November 19 Dekker Huis to hold open house Dec. 10-14 Holland Sentinel
November 15 Clock expert makes timely appearance at Zeeland event Holland Sentinel 
November 12 Zeeland Christmas tree lighting to take place Nov. 18 Holland Sentinel 
October 3 Pumpkinfest a community showcase Holland Sentinel 
June 4 Zeeland Historical Society Sports Hall of Fame adding four new members Friday mlive.com
May 28 Four to be enshrined in Zeeland Historical Society Sports Hall of Fame Holland Sentinel 
March 11 New Groningen School: Renovated schoolhouse puts history in forefront Holland Sentinel 
February 10 Reception to showcase New Groningen School House Holland Sentinel 

What Happened in 2011

 

December 12 130-year-old New Groningen School House will reopen following renovation  mlive.com
November 25 West Michigan holiday calendar - Zeeland mlive.com
July 11 School house rock; Zeeland historical society needs only add finishing touches Holland Sentinel
July 10 Zeeland historic home tour set for this weekend mlive.com
June 9  Six homes added to Zeeland home tour Holland Sentinel 
April 11 Zeeland's Dekker Huis Museum adds hands-on exhibits mlive.com

What Happened in 2010

 

December 14 Downtown merchants feel the zeal of the holidays Holland Sentinel
December 1 Sinterklaas visiting Zeeland Museum Holland Sentinel  
September 14 Two new historical markers honor Zeeland's history mlive.com
August 30 Zeeland to get two more historical markers Holland Sentinel  
August 26 Zeeland Historical Society dedication ceremonies Thursday Holland Sentinel  
August 10 Hiding Place: Filmmakers find Zeeland home for a good location for Dutch resistance movie mlive.com
June 10 Zeeland Historical Society Home Tour begins Saturday Holland Sentinel  
June 8 One of oldest homes on tour in Zeeland mlive.com
June 7 Garden lunch at Baert Baron Mansion Holland Sentinel 
May 17  Ron Essink, Tom Dragt and Jim Rynsburger to be enshrined together Holland Sentinel 
April 29 Chicks and Bricks: Zeeland's early major businesses honored mlive.com
April 7 "Apron Strings" Gallery Show at museum Holland Sentinel

What Happened in 2009

 

November 25 Zeeland Historical Society plans breakfast meeting Holland Sentinel 
November 24 Updated history features Zeeland founder mlive.com
November 18 Quilts part of winter exhibit Holland Sentinel
November 18 Zeeland Historical Society updates Vander Luyster biography Holland Sentinel 
November 17 Historic bell returns to former New Groningen schoolhouse mlive.com
November 1 Original bell returned to new tower at New Groningen Holland Sentinel 
October 8 Zeeland Literary Club looking back 90 years Holland Sentinel
September 20 New Groningen School begins to revive its 1881 color, character mlive.com
August 2 Zeeland welcomes its first bed-and-breakfast mlive.com
July 5 Renovated Lawrence Park Bowl hosts concerts mlive.com
July 3 Zeeland Historical Society Web site given Middle Eastern flavor Holland Sentinel 
June 17 Couple turns Victorian-era home into B&B in Zeeland mlive.com
June 12 Living in history   [home tour] Holland Sentinel
June 8 Once-condemned home on historical tour Holland Sentinel
June 7 Couple teams up to open Zeeland B&B, cafe mlive.com
June 7 Quilts brighten Zeeland's Historic Home Tour mlive.com 
May 12 Society seeking restoration funds for old schoolhouse  mlive.com
March 30 Zeeland museum hosts spring break activities mlive.com
March 30 Book tells the story of Zeeland's history mlive.com
March 5 "Grandma's Stories" available for purchase at event Holland Sentinel
March 3 Zeeland historical museum seeks docents, greeters mlive.com
March 3 NEXT DOOR: Anna VanDeventer mlive.com 
February 24 Zeeland seeks solution for square's crumbling fountain mlive.com

What Happened in 2008

 

December 9 "Winter Memories" on display at museum mlive.com
November 24 These homes are Zweet - Zeeland homes win award Holland Sentinel 
November 10 Old is made new again   [schoolhouse] Holland Sentinel 
October 6 A step back in time - Zeeland Historical Society re-enacts the past to educate area residents Holland Sentinel 
September 30 Zeeland's "Step Into The Past" brings history to life mlive.com
August 12 Bicycle ride winds through Zeeland before going east Holland Sentinel
August 7 Civil War re-enactors will set up camp in Holland Holland Sentinel 
June 3 Eight historical homes to be featured in home tour  mlive.com
June 2 Three to be inducted into Zeeland Sports Hall of Fame mlive.com
May 27 Zeeland board: No money for schoolhouse renovations now mlive.com 
May 21 Artists needed for home tour Holland Sentinel 
May 13 Lake Michigan shipwrecks on display in new museum exhibit mlive.com
May 7 Zeeland exhibit on Great Lakes shipping   Holland Sentinel
April 18 Zeeland Dutch dancers will will give sneak peek Holland Sentinel
April 17   Story of Getz Farm to be told at Zeeland Historical Society meeting Holland Sentinel
April 17 Zeeland will celebrate Day of the Young Child Holland Sentinel
April 7 Society seeks funds for school renovation mlive.com
January 14 Historical society requests more money from Zeeland mlive.com

What Happened before 2008

 

December 3, 2007 Zeeland museum displays 100 years of Christmas mlive.com
October 3, 1995 10th annual Great Pumpkin Fest Holland Sentinel
March 12, 1981 Women of distinction Holland Sentinel
September 28, 1916 Homecoming  Holland Sentinel
September 21, 1916 Zeeland High School / Baseball Team Holland Sentinel