Events
Tulip Time: Reluctant Pioneer: The Story of Maria Scholte
The Opera House’s Great Hall is transformed into Maria Scholte’s living room for this unique experience. The Reluctant Pioneer is a must-see! A thoroughly enjoyable one-woman live production by Beverly Graves, bringing to life Pella’s “first lady.” Catch an exciting glimpse of this important figure from Pella’s pioneer days.
Tickets to The Reluctant Pioneer – the story of Maria Scholte are $7 per person.
For tickets and more information: pellaoperahouse.org
Pella Historical : Rev. Robert Schoone-Jongen
The original 800 immigrants to Pella endured lengthy and sometimes horrific ship journeys. Rev. Robert Schoone-Jongen, professor emeritus at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, will present “First Class, Second Class, Steerage: Three Voyages from Rotterdam to Hoboken and Beyond.” The experiences of three passengers, one in each class, will be the focus.
For ticket information, please call Pella Historical at 641-620-9463