Holland Land Office Museum (Holland Purchase Historical Society) Employee Directory
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosNew York, United States2-10 Employees
The Holland Land Office Museum, also known as the Holland Purchase Historical Society, is a small cultural institution based in Batavia, New York. It functions as a museum and historical society focused on the Holland Land Purchase and Genesee County, preserving artifacts within the Holland Land Office Museum under a membership-approved Board of Directors. The organization curates cultural, historical, educational, and entertaining programming and aims to highlight the significance of local history for residents and visitors. Its primary audience includes people seeking to understand Western New York's origins, local history enthusiasts, and researchers. It operates in the museum and historical sites sector and supports the community through artifact preservation and public programs. In 2021 the institution launched the West Side Ghost Stories program as part of its programming. The organization maintains a small staff, reflecting its status as a regional historical institution.