"The old Land Office is a common reminder of all the grandfathers and great grandfathers of Western New York. Their frequent pilgrimages to the Land office was a feature of their lives, They viewed again and again it's sturdy walls; they stepped in and out again overs it's threshold that they found in the center of all of their interests, the topic of much of their discourse. It was to them a social, religious and political headquarters, while they felled the trees and let the sunlight down through the woods to invite production in the fertile soil." --John Kennedy, 19th century scholar
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Welcome to the
Birthplace of
Western New York! |
Holland Land Office Museum, Circa 2001
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We welcome you to explore the new web-site for the Holland Land Office Museum. Our site will be a continuing work in progress as we add more historical content, articles & photos for your enjoyment. Your input is greatly appreciated. Feel free to call (585) 343-4727 during museum hours.
What's Happening now at the HLOM!
Latest Issue of The Speculator Journal
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In this Issue:
Oakfield Murder Mystery: William C. Dunlap, Jr.,
New Members,
A Short History of Batavia's Firehouses,
Something Old, Something New...,
Golumpki Dinner & Reception: Father Baker,
Batavia Antique Show & Sale,
Decorate Cookies Class,
Zielinski Collection,
New to the HLOM collection,
New Books to the Joseph Ellicott Book and Museum Store,
Junior Page,
....and much more
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