The Museums of Cedar Grove which oversees the collections at Te Ronde House & Het Museum in Cedar Grove accepts selected donations for its artifact and archival collections. Before we accept an item into the collection, it is reviewed by a curator. Not everything is accepted. If you are interested in donating to the collection, please read the frequently asked questions, and then fill out our potential donation form.
We collect items that were made or used in the Village of Cedar Grove and the Town of Holland Township. Ideally we would know where/when/by whom the item(s) were used. Some examples include:
Photographs and video (identified is preferred)
Business/organization/government records
Manuscripts
Maps
Historical Objects
Oral Histories
Books and Pamphlets
We usually do not accept, however if an item is something we do not have in our collection it may be considered.
Family Bibles (if dates, inscriptions and signatures exist inside by members of the Cedar Grove community, or are related to one of the Churches in town, they may be considered)
Newspapers or newspaper clippings
Wedding Dresses
Unidentified photographs, however, we will review
Items from outside of our geographic region
The best way is to fill out our online Potential Donation Form/Museums of Cedar Grove The more information you can provide about your item(s), the better. Once your information has been reviewed, a curator will follow up with you, and if needed, schedule an appointment to learn more about your item(s).
Please submit the Potential Donation Form first. An appointment is needed so a curator can take the time to talk with you and examine your item(s). We do not have staff available to handle unscheduled donations. The Museum reserves the right to dispose of any unsolicited materials delivered to the museum.
Curatorial Staff assess an item's historical significance to Cedar Grove or Town of Holland, its physical condition, its history of ownership and use, and if we already have a copy or something similar in the collection. The length of the evaluation process depends on the item(s), and the curators' schedules. The entire process may take a few months, and we thank you for your patience.
By signing our deed of gift, you are transferring ownership of your item(s) to the Museums, and guaranteeing that the item was legally yours to give. Once the donation is complete, the item is assigned an identification number, cataloged, and assigned a storage place.
We do not guarantee your item wil be displayed in an exhibit. Only a small percentage of the museum's collection is on display at one time. Items not on display are stored. Your item will also be available to researchers and for future exhibitions
No. The IRS considers museums to be an interested party, so we are unable to appraise items. If you would like your item valued, please consult a professional appraiser.