Windmill Winterim
Escape the winter blues by joining a class or presentation during Windmill Winterim! This series offers opportunities to learn more about our community's history and heritage.
Pella & the Civil War: A Play
Sunday, January 4 // 3pm
Scholte House Museum
Cost: Free
All ages welcome
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Join us as we enjoy a series of short plays written by Pella historian and writer, Mary Borg. These plays tell the story of how the American Civil War affected the lives of Pella residents, from soldiers on the battlefront to the folks back at home. Space is limited - you must RSVP!
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​To sign up, visit our Gift Shop or contact Executive Director Jessi at jgalligan@pellahistorical.com or 641-628-2409.
Winter Tea & Painting
Friday, January 9 // 5:30pm
Scholte House Garden Room
Cost: $45
All ages welcome
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Join us for another evening of tea and painting! Instructor Dora Olson returns to show you how to paint a winter barn scene. We’ll enjoy a winter charcuterie, hot tea, and other treats for a cozy evening.
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Click here to sign up. Questions? Contact Executive Director Jessi at jgalligan@pellahistorical.com or 641-628-2409.
Chair Caning
Saturdays, 9am-noon
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January 17 & 24
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February 7, 14, & 28
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March 7
Sterrenberg Library at the Historical Village
Cost: Members $100 // Non-members $125
Ages 14 & up
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Join us for a 6-part class series where you will learn how to cane chairs, make repairs, and care for caned furniture. 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.
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To sign up, visit our Gift Shop or contact Assistant Director Liz at lvangorp@pellahistorical.com or 641-628-1541.
Dutch Day Camp: Grown-Up's Edition
Saturday, February 21 // 9am-4:30pm
Pella Historical Village
Cost: Members $60 // Non-members $75
Ages 21 & up
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Dutch Day Camp: Grown Up’s’s Edition is a fun-filled day for people to experience a taste of what students do at our annual summer camp, but with a grown up twist! Our incredible leader for this class is Lisa Jaarsma Zylstra, a Pella native with a Master’s degree in history that has dedicated much of her research to the history of Pella and its connection to the Netherlands.
Some of the activities will include a beer tasting, samples of Dutch foods found in Pella, hands-on crafting, and more!
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​To sign up, visit our Gift Shop or contact Assistant Director Liz at lvangorp@pellahistorical.com or 641-628-1541.
The Amazing Story of Buxton, Iowa
Tuesday, February 24
​7:00pm
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In partnership with Pella Corporation, we are excited to welcome Rachelle Chase to Pella to tell the amazing story of Buxton, Iowa - the lost coal mining community that was located twenty miles south of Pella. ​Rachelle Chase is a podcaster, columnist, public speaker, and author of eight published books and novellas, including Creating the Black Utopia of Buxton, Iowa and Lost Buxton.
Mark your calendars - location coming soon! Free and open to the public. No sign-up required.​