WINTER SHUTDOWN ACTIVITIES

Even  though we are closed until March 15th, Scholte House is still abuzz with activities.  Denny Langstraat & Wayne Stienstra recently worked on repairing the attic beams in preparation for a new roof.  These pictures show their progress and what it looks like “inside” our 165 year old house.

 The Jesus Kids drama group from First Baptist Church met at Scholte House this past week to tour the museum and do some crafts for Valentine’s Day.  The pictures show some of their fun as they made a giant valentine chain that stretched across the downstairs of the house.

Cataloging the historic antique books in the Scholte Library is a big project, but Central College Sophomore, Amada Baker is a History Major and is up to the challenge.  She started work on the project this week.  She anticipates continuing throughout her Jr and Sr years to complete the project. 

 Watch for the Civil War Years in Pella 1860-1865 Exhibit coming this Fall, made possible by a grant from the Pella Community Foundation of $3,000.  Our many thanks for their continued support and generosity.

 BARRY BAUMAN CONTINUES RESTORATION ON ANOTHER SET OF PAINTINGS FOR THE PELLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND SCHOLTE HOUSE.

Professional Art Restorer, Barry Bauman, of Chicago, Illinois has completed cleaning of several paintings for us and will be starting on another two paintings soon.    Mr. Bauman is retired and does his work for not-for-profit organizations for his materials cost only.    Check out his website by clicking below:  http://baumanconservation.com/members83.html   Scan down to the Scholte House information #403.   The Pella Historical Society and the Scholte House committee are excited to display these restored paintings and hope you will enjoy seeing them on your next visit to Pella.   Photo below is one of Mareah’s paintings recently completed by Mr. Bauman.