MUSEUMS
LEARN, ENJOY, RELAX
WHERE TO EAT
AMENITIES
MUSEUMS
PELLA HISTORICAL VILLAGE MUSEUM AND VERMEER WINDMILL TOUR 507 FRANKLIN ST.
• 9 a. m.-6 p. m. Learn about Pella’ s history and Dutch heritage. The Vermeer Windmill is one of the largest working mills in the United States. Tickets include a tour of the mill, as well as the Historical Village – the boyhood home of Wyatt Earp, the Werkplaats, the General Store, Beason-Blommers, Grist Mill and a working Dutch bakery.
SCHOLTE HOUSE MUSEUM 728 WASHINGTON ST.
• 9 a. m.-6 p. m. The Scholte Museum is the original home of Dominie H. P. Scholte, the founder of Pella. Located behind the house are the Scholte Gardens, featuring bronze statues and thousands of colorful tulips.
TUTTLE CABIN 608 LINCOLN ST.
• 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. The Thomas and Nancy Tuttle Log House is the oldest building in Pella. This“ birthplace of Pella” is the cabin where Dominie Scholte purchased the land for the city. The Tuttle Learning Walk behind the cabin shares the early history of the county as well as the story of Scholte and the journey of the Dutch from the Netherlands to the prairie to Iowa.
FIRE HOUSE MUSEUM 614 MAIN ST.
• Noon to 12 p. m.-2 and 4 p. m.-8 This reconstructed 1882 building houses an antique fire engine, antique firefighting equipment, memorabilia, as well as an old jail.
PELLA ROLSCREEN DEPOT MUSEUM 102 MAIN ST.
• Thursday-Saturday, 8 a. m.-8 p. m. Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, this museum contains memorabilia from its early days as an important stop on the railroad system. It contains historical documents related to the growth of the Rolscreen Company, from its move to Pella in 1926 through today’ s Pella Corp.
VETERANS MUSEUM MEMORIAL BUILDING, 829 BROADWAY ST.
• 10 a. m.-2 p. m. Discover artifacts from the Civil War to the Global War on Terror with most items donated by Pella citizens. Sponsored by the VFW / American Legion.
LEARN, ENJOY, RELAX
PELLA CITY TOURS 640 FRANKLIN ST.
• 8:30 a. m.-12:15 p. m. & 4-6 p. m. Explore the town while hearing about its
Dutch history and scenic spots throughout the community. Tour wagon tickets are available each day throughout the festival, or they can be purchased at pellahistorical. org.
PELLA OPERA HOUSE 611 FRANKLIN ST.
Relax while enjoying a show at the Pella Opera House – a beautiful historic theater in the heart of downtown. You’ ll find a Martini Huis and shows for all ages throughout the festival including The Reluctant Pioneer- the story of Maria Scholte, Matt Barber Experience, Tiptoe Through the Tulips with Davis Folkerts on the Barton Theatre Organ, and Jara Johnson: Singer & Songwriter. Tickets are available for unlimited access to the Great Hall and Historic Pella Photo display as well as the restrooms- find show schedule and purchase tickets at pellahistorical. org.
WHERE TO EAT
Dozens of food booths are located throughout the festival area with a variety of delicious foods to enjoy. You ' ll find everything from brats and funnel cakes to more authentic Dutch items like poffertjes and Pella bologna.
Reserve your seat at Maria ' s Tea Room. While you enjoy Dutch treats from Pella ' s bakeries, meat markets, and chocolate maker, you ' ll hear the story of Pella ' s founding family, the Scholtes. Make your reservation at pellahistorical. org..
Enjoy an authentic Dutch meal and special entertainment dinner served by Central College. Reservations are required.
The Fly-In Pancake Breakfast served on Saturday morning at the Pella Municipal Airport( 501 West 15th St.) allows you to start your day off right while viewing antique, classic, experimental, and corporate aircraft on display.
AMENITIES
Immanuel Reformed Fellowship offers a Family Rest Stop located behind Franklin Street Clothing( 612 Franklin St.). The entrance faces the alley behind the store. The Family Rest Stop offers a private area for nursing mothers, free popcorn, coffee, water, and a single stall bathroom.
Third Church will have nursing and changing areas, along with wheelchairs and first aid tent, all located on the west side of Central Park. Refreshments will be available.
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