The Fate of the Van Raalte Farm
This student documentary takes a deeper look into the conservation efforts by a group of dedicated citizens to restore the Van Raalte Farmhouse in Holland, Michigan.
Holland, Michigan - A Historical Retrospective (Preview)
This is a preview to the upcoming documentary that will delve into the incredible history of Holland, Michigan. This film is being produced by the Holland Film Group in cooperation with Moondog Productions and the Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area.
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Centennial Park
Centennial Park was originally set aside as the village market area, but was redeveloped and dedicated to park use in 1876. Located between 10th and 12th Streets and River and Central Avenues, this 5.6 acre park contains pedestrian walkways, gazebo with restrooms, tulip beds, a fountain, reflecting pool and many mature shade trees. The Veterans Memorial, a Michigan Historic marker honoring Dutch settlers in Michigan and a statue of Albertus Van Raalte are located here. This park has also contained a seasonal tropical plant display since the Victorian era and serves as a major performance venue.
Following Gov. James J. Bagley's suggestion to plant commemorative centennial trees marking the country's 100th year, the Market Square was turned into a seven acre park in 1876. In 1876 public parks were a new concept. Holland was one of the first Michigan cities to adopt a park plan. Maple trees were chosen for this site.
Originally, a jail was located on the northwest corner across from the Holland Museum. It was a necessary fixture in the early days of the park, following July 4th celebrations and other festivities when several revelers were retained.
In 1902 Teunis TenHouten, a Dutch Immigrant, donated a rustic 20 foot fountain of rock, which was placed at this facility. The fountain was designed and built by Johannes Van Lente. Underground restrooms were added in 1904. In 1907 the bandstand was built on top of the restrooms. 1988 Mayor Philip Tanis directed a Buy-a-Brick campaign that paved the walks in this park. In 1991 the Holland Area Home Builders Association contributed a gazebo. Also, in 1991 the City of Holland installed Victorian lighting throughout the park to continue with the Victorian park theme of this facility.
Holland, Michigan
Holland is a coastal city in the western region of the Lower Peninsula of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is situated near the eastern shore of Lake Michigan on Lake Macatawa, which is fed by the Macatawa River (formerly known locally as the Black River).
The city spans the Ottawa/Allegan county line, with 9.08 square miles (23.52 km2) in Ottawa and the remaining 8.13 square miles (21.06 km2) in Allegan. As of the 2010 census, the population was 33,051, with an Urbanized Area population of 95,394.
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Holland War Muster 2013
This year, the Muster will be portraying the closely linked Battles of Chancellorsville and Gettysburg.
The Battle of Chancellorsville was a major engagement from April 30th to May 6th, 1863, led by the Union General Joseph Hooker, newly appointed to lead the Army of the Potomac, against Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. Hooker did wonders to improve the moral and organization of the US Army, but was inexperienced in leading such a large force in battle. He played it safe and had his men set up a defensive line around the city of Chancellorsville. However, a flank attack by Robert E. Lee's favorite infantry commander, Stonewall Jackson, broke the Union line and pushed the US Army back.
Lee had won this battle by making a number of risky decisions, namely by splitting his already- outnumbered army into three smaller forces. Despite the risky strategy, Lee's forces came out victorious and gave the General a sense that his troops were unstoppable. However, the battle also claimed the life of General Stonewall Jackson, lowering moral and leadership among the Confederate military.
After Chancellorsville, Lee's forces were running low on supplies. He knew that he had to move the conflict out of the war-torn South and into the North, where his army could survive off of the North's agriculture and industry. The town of Gettysburg had a supply of shoes, which drew the attention of the Confederate army. What started as a small foraging Confederate force clashing with Union Cavalry escalated into the largest engagement of the war! The battle had more than 160,000 soldiers fighting and also included the largest artillery barrage ever used in the Western Hemisphere. Like during Chancellorsville, Lee made risky decisions, but his elevated belief in his troops' invincibility from the victory at Chancellorsville made his decisions even riskier, escalating to the loss of an entire division during the infamous Pickett's Charge. Many historians also believe that the Confederates may not have lost this battle if Stonewall Jackson had not been lost a month earlier at Chancellorsville.
The Confederate loss during the Battle of Gettysburg was the turning point in the war. Before Gettysburg, the Confederates enjoyed numerous victories against the North. However, the incredible number of troops lost during the battle could never be replaced and Southern moral sank to a new low. The connections between these two battles are both interesting and important, and the severity of these battles must never be forgotten.
Black River Sports 2013 Hype Video
Holland Black RIver 2013-14 Hype Video.
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Picnic with the Birds
Outdoor Discovery Center
Tomorrow, 11am - 1pm
Outdoor Discovery Center Nature Preserve, Holland
Free admission
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Faith, Race and Community Lecture Series: Getting Race Right by Dr. Chuck Green | Hope College
The Faith, Race and Community Lecture Series at Hope College explored “Getting Race Right” on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Maas Center auditorium.
The event opened with the address “Getting Race Right: How Did We End Up Here? What, Exactly, is Going On? Where is the Church, Anyway? And What Can We Do Now?” by Dr. Chuck Green, professor of psychology. The address was followed by a panel question-and-answer session featuring four members of the college’s faculty and staff: Dr. Llena Chavis, associate professor of social work and social work director; Dr. Jesus Montaño, associate professor of English; Amy Otis, senior director of the Fried Center for Global Engagement; and Kasey Stevens, director of the Phelps Scholars Program.
Afl. 88: Turkse wijn, wijn met een enorme historie
Deze aflevering van Leon's Winementaries met voor het eerst de focus op Turkse wijn. Ook aandacht voor de wijnen van restaurant Mastika in Rotterdam.