Step into the untold stories of one of Holland’s oldest neighborhoods. This guided walking tour begins at the Van Raalte Statue and traces Eastcore’s story from Native American trailways and early Dutch settlement to the challenges, tensions, and transformations that shaped the community over time.
Along the way, you’ll hear stories of resilience and change: the hardships of early settlers, the founding of Hope College and Western Theological Seminary, the rise of Victorian-era neighborhoods, and the impact of industry, immigration, and redlining on who could call Eastcore home. You’ll also explore how neighbors today are reclaiming and restoring their community through grassroots efforts, public spaces, and shared stories.
Led by longtime resident Lori Appeldoorn, this 90-minute tour offers a deeper look at the people, places, and moments that don’t show up in typical history books but define Eastcore’s past and present.
Step into the untold stories of one of Holland’s oldest neighborhoods. This guided walking tour begins at the Van Raalte Statue and traces Eastcore’s story from Native American trailways and early Dutch settlement to the challenges, tensions, and transformations that shaped the community over time.
Along the way, you’ll hear stories of resilience and change: the hardships of early settlers, the founding of Hope College and Western Theological Seminary, the rise of Victorian-era neighborhoods, and the impact of industry, immigration, and redlining on who could call Eastcore home. You’ll also explore how neighbors today are reclaiming and restoring their community through grassroots efforts, public spaces, and shared stories.
Led by longtime resident Lori Appeldoorn, this 90-minute tour offers a deeper look at the people, places, and moments that don’t show up in typical history books but define Eastcore’s past and present.
