In May 2018, Ashley Zwier, 3M Knoxville Human Resource Manager, toured Tuttle Cabin and met with Jennifer VanKooten and Bob Zylstra to discuss the proposed learning walk between Tuttle Cabin and Sunken Garden Park. They also discussed the educational program involving students who visit Tuttle Cabin. “The volunteers demonstrate pioneer skills and share the story of the first settlers to Pella and how the Dutchmen came to buy the land from Thomas and Nancy Tuttle to locate the town of Pella,” said Jennifer. Historic Pella Trust’s mission is to preserve the heritage of Pella and promote existing historic buildings for future generations to enjoy and learn from.
Ashley nominated Historic Pella Trust for a 3M grant, stating that this is the kind of community resource that 3M embraces. It is available to everybody and promotes education on multiple levels.
The application was approved! On June 26, 2018, Historic Pella Trust was awarded a $5,000 grant for the future Tuttle Learning Walkway.
The Tuttle Learning Walkway is a city of Pella project funded entirely by Historic Pella Trust. For more information please email [email protected]
