MESSENGER hollandmuseum.org
Winter 2022
Contemporary Portraits of Native Americans by James Cook February 4 - June 20 Media Sponsor:
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NEWS FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hello Members,
With the Museum’s mission of “preserving our past and imagining our future,” it has been wonderful to re-engage more directly with members and the public this past year.
present “Contemporary Portraits of Native Americans by James Cook.” We hope you will take some time this winter to explore what we have in our galleries along with a variety of fun and educational programs. In January, we will once again host the Museum’s annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. We honor his legacy and the impact of the civil rights movement with free admission all day.
Later this month, we are closing “United in Progress: The LAUP story.” The important partnership we developed with current and past members of Latin Americans United in Progress, (LAUP) was instrumental in building the exhibit and its related programs. It allowed us to share stories about members of our community which relates directly to our mission. In February, we have a new exhibition opening that is both compelling and reflective. We will
We invite you to join us at two fundraising events this winter. After having to cancel last year, we are overjoyed to bring back the in-person, Museum on Tap event this month. We continue the virtual “Preserving Our Stories” series in March, with the story of the Gier family, who own and run the Holland Bowl Mill, which is an important and iconic business that has impacted the Holland community for generations.
Welcome to the Winter issue of the MESSENGER.
Finally, I would like to thank all of you who have supported the Museum over this past year. We have a strong base of support, enabling us to present a robust schedule of programming and events in spite of the challenges. I look forward to seeing you at the Museum soon!
INSIDE THIS ISSUE On Exhibit ..................................................... 2 New Spark!Lab Activities......................... 2 Explore the Collection ............................. 3 In Memory..................................................... 3 Museum on Tap Fundraiser.................... 3 Preserving Our Stories Fundraiser........ 3 Red Caboose Restoration Update........ 3 Volunteer News........................................... 3 Calendar of Events..................................... 4