Private tour in Holland Linda K

Holland's Pilgrim Home Cemetery - Walking Tour in Michigan

Tour #1125946
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up to 10 people

1 hour 30 minutes

walking

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Holland tour:

Pilgrim Home Cemetery is the final resting place of the founder of Holland, Michigan -Albertus VanRaalte- as well as of thousands of others who have made this vibrant city what it is today. I'll lead you through this burial ground, visiting graves and learning about the people and the town, sharing stories of the lives that have been here before us, including photos! During the pandemic stand-by, I researched tour material and found myself returning often to this lovely burial ground. As a history lover and a story enthusiast, I was drawn to it and determined to make it come alive for visitors. In my research, I found a connection between my own family history and that of Holland, Michigan's founder! This thrilled my heart! As you stroll through this beautiful and peaceful place, you'll learn about Dutch traditions, culture and some of the legends of our town. We'll be walking around a mile for an hour and a half, and each person partaking will receive a bottle of water and a special Dutch confectionery.

Your Holland tour itinerary

·Our tour will begin with us meeting near the grave of Holland's founder, Albertus Van Raalte, where I'll proceed to share some introductions and orientation/information of the cemetery. ·An exploration of his family plot and the lives of his immediate family members will follow immediately thereafter. ·We'll then progress to the family plot of Holland, Michigan's first mayor Isaac Cappon and learn about his very divided family. ·From there we will visit several more gravesites including an alleged "meteorite", the burial spot of "My Strong Right Arm" and the Civil War Monument. ·At the end of the tour, you'll notice we'll have looped back very near to the starting point. This itinerary could be customized upon request.

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour that covers roughly a mile of walking.

What's included
  • Other: A small water bottle and Dutch treat.
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses.
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Near the grave of the city's founder, Albertus Van Raalte, in Holland's Pilgrim Home Cemetery (Holland, Michigan).

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

History

City Highlights

Off The Beaten Path

Languages
Basic

Dutch

Fluent

English

Activity level
Light
5

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Size:

up to 10 people

Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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Includes all fees

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Size:

up to 10 people

Duration:

1 hour 30 minutes

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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