Local History Exhbition (1st Floor)
Special cultural attractions from the "old country" include Dutch
paintings and decorative arts, and exhibits from the Netherlands Pavilion
of the 1939 New York World's Fair. Other permanent exhibits explore aspects of local history
including Lake Michigan maritime, shipwrecks and resorts; agriculture and manufacturing; service to
the community; the religious foundation of the "Holland Kolonie"; and an illustrated timeline of
area history including its increasing ethnic diversity.
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Overview
Lake Michigan Maritime
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