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Lighting in Victorian Homes
From “Victoriana Magazine”: Victorian Lighting Late 19th – early 20th century Victorian lighting included four forms: candles, oil lamps, gas, and electricity. Lighting fixture design was in keeping with the general decoration and outfitting of the room. Typically only in the … Continue reading
April Training Notes: Living in Victorian Times–The Cappon House
For April’s gallery training we took a little trip back in time. We visited the Victorian Era, a time filled with calling cards, Victorian Manners & Etiquette, and crazy fashion! The Cappon House is interpreted to the year 1900, just … Continue reading
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March Training Notes: Your Questions Answered!
This month’s training we tried to answer all of your questions! You will find these questions, and answers, listed below. A big thank you to Caz for researching everything!!! Q: What happened at Windmill Island when Prince Bernhard visited? A: He … Continue reading
Volunteer Project Spotlight: Cappon House Victorian Christmas Teas
We celebrated Christmas at the Cappon House a little early this year. This past weekend we welcomed guests into Holland’s first mayor’s home for our Victorian Christmas Teas! Guests were treated to old-fashioned cookies, tea, and a tour of the … Continue reading
November Gallery Training: Child Learning and Tour Engagement Techniques
For our November gallery training session we talked about how children learn and education tour engagement techniques. We had a special guest speaker who showed us how are brains work and let us know that children learn much differently than … Continue reading
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Volunteer Spotlight: Loraine Griffin
With the beginning of fall upon us, what better time to spotlight another one of our awesome volunteers. This time we chatted with Loraine Griffin, long-time Cappon House docent and part-time historic house receptionist. Name: Loraine Griffin Hometown: Holland, MI … Continue reading
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Cappy’s Curls
Franklin “Cappy” Cappon (1900-1961) was the youngest son of Holland’s first mayor, Isaac Cappon. Franklin had four sisters and was just two years old when his father passed away. Franklin grew up in the Cappon House (corner of 9th Street … Continue reading
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Volunteer Project Spotlight: Cappon House Ice Cream Social
Every summer, the Cappon House hosts a free ice cream social for the Holland community. This year, Macatawa Bank sponsored the event by donating the delicious, cool treat. We set up a croquet set on the side lawn for all … Continue reading
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Volunteer Spotlight: Judi Giddings
It’s the beginning of a new month and another opportunity to highlight one of our great volunteers! This month, let’s learn more about Cappon House Docent, Judi Giddings. Name: Judi Giddings Age: 66 Hometown: Holland, Port Sheldon Township Career of … Continue reading
