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Chair Caning Class

Thursday, November 5, 5:30-8pm

Saturday, November 7, 9am-noon

Thursday, November 12, 5:30-8pm

Saturday, November 14, 9am-noon

Sterrenberg Library at the Historical Village

Cost:

  • Museum Members: $125

  • Non-members: $175

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Chair caning classes are back! Join us for a 4-part class series where you will learn how to cane chairs, make repairs, and overall care for caned furniture. Our instructor, Gene Newman, has decades of experience and will not only teach the art of chair caning, but also provide a hands on learning experience.


Chairs will be made available for each participant to cane during the class, but will not be available to take/keep upon completion. If a participant has a chair that they would like to cane, they may bring it with them and use for the duration of the class. Ages 16+ are welcome to sign up.

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Tulip Queen's Announcement Party

Saturday, November 14

7:00pm

Pella High School Auditorium

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Join us as we select our 2027 Tulip Queen and Royal Court! At the Tulip Queen's Announcement Party, watch presentations from twelve high school seniors passionate about Pella and its Dutch heritage.

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Tickets will be available beginning November 6. Find additional details at the button below.

Holly Jolly Trolley

December 3 & 4

5:00-7:00pm

Adults (19+): $8
Students (5–18): $5
Children 4 & under: FREE

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All aboard the Holly Jolly Trolley! Experience the magic of Christmas in Pella during Kerstmarkt on the Molengracht. While you're enjoying the festive market, hop aboard the Pella Trolley for a ride through town, taking in the twinkling lights and holiday decorations that make our community so special this time of year.

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These approximately 20-minute rides are the perfect way to enjoy a little Christmas cheer with family and friends! Stay tuned for ticketing information.

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Sinterklaas Arrives in Pella

Saturday, December 5

10:00am

Downtown Pella

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Come watch the Sinterklaas Parade in downtown Pella or dress up in holiday-themed outfits and march with us! Line up at 9:45am in front of Scholte Church to join. The parade goes along Franklin Street from the Scholte Church to the Tulip Toren.

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Following the parade, join us at Scholte Church to meet Sinterklaas and the 2027 Tulip Queen and Royal Court. Sinterklaas goodie bags are available for children while supplies last.

Contact

Museum Office:

info@pellahistorical.com

641-620-9463

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Tulip Time Office:

tuliptime@pellahistorical.com

641-628-4311

Make a Donation

Locations

Museum Store, Historical Village, Vermeer Windmill, & Pella Trolley:

714 East 1st Street

Pella, IA 50219

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Scholte House Museum &

Maria's Tea Room:

728 Washington Street

Pella, IA 50219

Hours

Historical Village

Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm

Saturday, 10am-4pm

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Vermeer Windmill

Monday-Friday

10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm

Saturday

10:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm

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Pella Trolley

Wednesday-Friday, 1pm

Saturday, 10:15am

 

Scholte House Museum

Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4pm

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