Unearthly Tales From Pella's Past
Friday, October 24, & Saturday, October 25
Attend, ye curious souls! As the gloaming descends, a journey through the solemn grounds where our departed rest shall commence. Come the morrow's light, we shall stroll through the heart of town, eager to unearth more of that spine-tingling history. Amidst the aged stones and cobbled streets, tales of uncanny occurrences from Pella's bygone days shall be shared, enough the prickle the skin.
​
You are invited to join us for tours of one of Pella's oldest cemeteries, as well as sites of strange and spooky happenings in downtown Pella! Tickets include libations and refreshments, trolley rides, and dark stories of Pella's past. One ticket includes admission to both Friday and Saturday's events.
​
Event hosted in partnership with Visit Pella, with additional support from the Pella Opera House, Central College, and Pella historian Bruce Boertje.
Friday, October 24
​Doors open at 4:30pm
Trolley runs from 5-7pm
​
Take the tour at your leisure. Begin at the Pella Opera House, where your ticket includes a beverage from the bar. You will hear about the alleged Opera House Ghost while enjoying the spooky sounds of the Barton Theatre Organ.
​
Enjoy a trolley ride to Oakwood Cemetery, where you will wander through the headstones to hear the interesting and sometimes macabre stories of Pella townsfolk of yesteryear.
​
Your tour ends with a trolley ride back to Butcher's Brewhuis, where you will hear one final tale. Finish the evening by enjoying libations as you wish.
Saturday, October 25
​Tour 10am-1pm
Trolley runs until 2pm
​
Take the tour at your leisure. Begin outside of Graham Annex at Central College, where you will receive a wristband, a map, and a treat. You will hear about the Penguin Lady - the ghost that haunts Graham Hall.
​
Enjoy a trolley ride to bring you to the next location. You'll explore four additional stops on foot, where you'll hear about fires that swept through Pella, macabre stories of alleged murder, and tragically mysterious tales.
​
Your tour ends with a trolley ride back to Central College. But before you hop on, be sure to shop downtown, try local bites, and enjoy our wonderful gardens!
