Pella (pop. 10,000) was settled in 1847 by Dutch emigrants fleeing religious intolerance. The town has been renovated to resemble a village in the Netherlands and has many tulip gardens.
The Pella Historical Village is home to flower gardens, architectural models and antique Dutch heirlooms. The complex features 21 steep Dutch roofed buildings such as a log cabin, a pottery shop, a windmill, and a workshop where wooden shoes are sold.
Address: Pella Historical Village, 507 Franklin Street, Pella, IA 50219-1635, United States
Phone: 1 (641) 628-4311, Fax: 1 (641) 628-9192
Hours:
March 15 to December 31: 9am-5pm; Closed: Sun
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), American Independance Day (July 4), Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Scholte House and Gardens in Pella is the home of the town's founder, Dominie Scholte. Furnishings reflect the style of the family's home in the Netherlands. Scholte Gardens, located behind the house, contain over 28,000 tulips and other flowers in spring and summer.
Address: Scholte House and Gardens, 728 Washington Street, Pella, IA 50219-1523, United States
Phone: 1 (641) 628-3684, Fax: 1 (641) 628-9192
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