“Features the tallest working windmill in the United States”
Features the tallest working windmill in the United States; the boyhood home of Wyatt Earp; a miniature Holland village; gristmill; general store; extensive Delft pottery collection; and several homes furnished with period pieces. Flower gardens abound. Pella is beautiful and unique all year long, but at Tulip Time it comes alive with tulips, Dutch attire, parades, food, fun and more. Thousands of residents wear Dutch attire and celebrate our Dutch heritage. Three days each spring, Pella becomes Holland to Pella residents and visitors alike. Travel back in time with us Thursday, Friday and Saturday, May 1,2 & 3, 2014 to a European village full of windmills, tulips and excitement as we celebrate the 79th anniversary of this colorful festival. The following pages showcase the exciting events that make this annual festival great. Many of these activities continue year-round. Anytime you visit Pella, there are historical sights, ethnic foods, Dutch architecture, great shops, and friendly people. Please visit Pella this year and “Re-discover Iowa’s most colorful tradition”.
Completed in 2002, the Vermeer Mill was built by Lucas Verbij in the Netherlands and assembled by two Dutch craftsmen in Pella. Tours of the Mill cost $10 for adults and $6 for students with IDs.
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Maybe a bit expensive for what it was. Especially since there was construction. Maybe the price was different for Tulip Time? Either way the highlights were the wedding dress and Dutch clothes displays in the museum and the windmill. And, of course, they had lots of tulips. Apparently Wyatt Earp was born on this block too!
Nice place to visit, Tulip time is probably the optimal time to go, that is a huge festival that goes on. Be prepared for massive crowds then. Any other time, no crowds and a pleasant day can be spent here.
Not really worth the cost of admission.
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Pella Historical Village
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- Mon - Fri: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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