Historical Society

Historical Society

Spring & Summer

settlers camp

7-10 Yr Olds

Join the Zeeland Historical Society for some hands-on learning for what it was like for the early settlers in Zeeland and our country. Participants will bake bread, make butter from scratch, create yarn dolls, and more fun activities that show what life was like in the 1800s!

  • Register Here
  • Registration Deadline: Wed, July 3 (or when full)
  • Cost: $40r/$55nr
  • Instructors: Zeeland Historical Society Staff
  • Dates: July 8-9
  • Time: 9:30am-11:30am
  • Location: 1881 New Groningen Schoolhouse (10537 Paw Paw Dr)

embroidery for beginners

10-13 Yr Olds

Join the Zeeland Historical Society to learn the basics skills of hand embroidery! Students will learn how to use an embroidery hoop and basic embroidery stitches, as well as completing a project using those skills to take home. All supplies will be provided. No experience required.

  • Register Here
  • Registration Deadline: Wed, July 3 (or when full)
  • Cost: $40r/$55nr
  • Instructors: Zeeland Historical Society Staff
  • Dates: July 15-16
  • Time: 9:30am-11:30am
  • Location: 1881 New Groningen Schoolhouse (10537 Paw Paw Dr)

museum bootcamp for middle schoolers

6th-8th Gr

Does your middle schooler like history or museums? Join the Zeeland Historical Society for a “Museum Bootcamp” that will provide hands-on learning experiences related to the basics of museum work, including how museums collect objects, the process for taking in artifacts, what goes into an exhibit and more! Register based on grade level for the 2024-25 school year.

  • Register Here
  • Registration Deadline: Wed, July 17 (or when full)
  • Cost: $50r/$65nr
  • Instructors: Zeeland Historical Society Staff
  • Dates: Tue, July 23
  • Time: 10:00am-3:30pm
  • Location: Dekker Huis Museum (37 E Main Ave)