A change is leadership planned for nearly a year will take place in August at Pella Historical Museums. Outgoing Executive Director Valerie Van Kooten announced her retirement last year, and that will take place with new Director Jessi Galligan assuming those duties. Van Kooten is thankful for her time serving the historic non-profit organization and looks forward to grant writing and other projects following the departure. Pella Historical will next host Kermis, a Dutch children’s festival, on Saturday, August 5th.