In conjunction with Zeeland's Pumpkinfest celebration, The Dekker-Huis presents a Pioneer Day especially for children.

Participate in demonstrations of pressing apple cider, shelling corn, sorting beans, making butter and so much more.

This great family event runs from 10 am until 2 pm.
Then just a few steps away the annual parade starts at 3 pm.
And it's all FREE!

To benefit the New Groningen Schoolhouse Restoration Fund, The Zeeland Historical Society is holding a Yard Sale Friday, May 20 - noon to 7 pm and Saturday, May 21 - 8 am to 2 pm

135 N. State Street at Shoreline Sprinkling.

We are seeking donations (tax deductable) up til day of sale (no clothing please).
Call for pickup Ray Kirn, 748-9558 or Nancy Curnick, 772-2496 or deliver to site.

and 'Thank You' for your support of this worthwhile project.

A two day celebration and everyone's invited! Thursday, April 14 & Friday April 15. Both days 10 am til 5 pm. Complimentary cake, coffe and door prizes from contributing merchants. Don't miss it!

Permanant collections encompass the history of Zeeland and more.

New! 'Hands On' aproach allows the children and their parents to explore the museum in a brand new way. Parents will be given a printed guide to 'Hands On' exhibits. For example, in the bank, children write a check, use an embosser & adding machine, use weight scales in the grocery, try on Dutch and military clothing and much more. The older people enjoy the history while the youngsters are actively involved.

If you missed the fun or just want to relive the day clic this link.

http://smilebox.com/playBlog/4d6a49314e6a59314d44553d0d0a&blogview=true

Mark your calendar for Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010.

'A Morning with Sinterklaas' for the younger set is scheduled from 10 am until noon at the Dekker-Huis Museum in downtown Zeeland. Holiday festivities include learning about Dutch Christmas traditions, craft activities, snacks and a visit with Sinterklaas.

To make it even more personal, we ask that parents RSVP and share the name and some information about their child for Sinterklaas' book which he will refer to while talking with each child. Bring your camera and create a family memory.

The Dekker-Huis Museum features its winter gallery show entitled 'Why they Came'
telling of Zeeland's first settlers.

Driven by a poor economy and religious persecution in the Netherlands, Jannes
VandeLuyster sold his farm in 1847 to finance passage and land purchases in the
new world. In 1847, he and his 425 followers, boarded three ships and set forth
on treacherous seas to the unknown.

Follow their trail after landing in New York, along the Hudson, Erie Canal, Lake

The Zeeland Historical Society is protecting and preserving Zeeland's history for our future generations. The Society is currently in need of Greeters at the Dekker House Museum and other volunteers to help protect the chronicles of our past generations and maintain today's current history.

Be a good citizen and adopt a fire hydrant in your neighborhood. Keep it clear and ready for action. I've been taking care of one for 4 years now and it's not even in front of my house. However, it will be the one the Fire Dept. will use if I need them. I'd rather they fight the fire and not waste valuable time trying to find the hydrant under a snowbank. So grab that shovel and go dig, it feels good.