The Dekker Huis / Zeeland Historical 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 Lost and Found: Shipwrecks of West Michigan. More images can be seen HERE
Upcoming Events for 2008 September 9, 7:00 p.m. - Presentation on the story of the Old Wing Mission in the Holland area prior to the Dutch settlement in 1874 by Dr. Robert Swierenga of the Van Raalte Institute of Holland. Program will be held at the Howard Miller Community Center, 14 S. Church St., Zeeland. Contact:616-875-8036. October 3, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - Annual 5th Grade Mini History Tours at Step Into The Past. These tours are held during the week of Pumpkinfest. Location: Huizenga Park. Sponsors: Zeeland Public Schools & the Zeeland Historical Society. Contact:616-886-0895. October 4 & 5 - 5th Annual "Step Into The Past" Historic Time Line Reenactment. Watch your local state and country's history come alive right before your eyes. Talk with reenactors and find out first-hand what actually happened in our history. Volunteers are needed. Contact:616-886-0895 . Hours: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Opening ceremony at 10 a.m.). Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with the Period Church service beginning at 10:00 a.m. Admission is FREE. October 7, 7:00 p.m. - Ladies of the Lights. Back by popular demand, Diana Stampfler tells of the women who served in Michigan Lighthouses over the decades. Program held at the Howard Miller Community Center, 14 S. Church St., Zeeland. Contact:616-875-8036. December 1, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - "Museum By Moonlight" Visit Dekker Huis Museum in conjunction with Zeeland's Magical Christmas Parade. Hot chocolate will be served. Contact:616-875-8036 or 616-748-1239. December 5, 6:30 p.m. - Annual Membership Banquet. Reservations are required by calling 616-875-8036. Location: Howard Miller Community Center banquet room.