24 July 2008
A Celebratory event will be held from 5 till 8 p.m. at the Colonial Clock Building!

13 May 2008
Special Use permit for the schoolhouse is approved by Holland Charter Township.

May 2008
Request for additional renovation funds denied by Zeeland Charter Township.

New Groningen Schoolhouse Project

For almost 70 years, from 1882 to 1951, this old building on Paw Paw Drive was used as a school by the children living in School District #3 of Holland Township, Ottawa County, Michigan

Today, the Zeeland Historical Society is working to restore the structure.

Additional Information:

Check out our PHOTOS section for images relating to the school - past and present.  We will try to keep you up to date on our progress.

Also, visit the FORUM for more details regarding the school's history, including student rolls.  Register for free and you can share your own thoughts.

Please contact us at dekker@sirus.com  for any questions or comments on this project.