—Betty Jane Wilson, society president
Despised by farmers for his voracious appetite, berated by the frugal ants of folklore for his irresponsible capers, the indestructible grasshopper lives on.
Featured in the September Valley Falls Historical Society Museum window display, the winged creature enjoys celebrity status in the city’s history.
Located center stage, an aged weather beaten replica of the insect surrounded by late 1900 and early 2000 Grasshopper Days programs promoting celebrations are evidence of prior days of fun and frolic.
A mega mural backdrop depicting a 19th century locomotive on the old river bridge crossing the Delaware (formerly Grasshopper River) coupled with photos of 20th century “doodle bug” rail transportation and depot plus late years photos of organization sponsored Grasshopper Day concessions touting delectable “grasshopper legs” enhance the image of the survival of the grasshopper as symbolic of the town’s discovery and original Grasshopper Falls name.
The veterans’ window continues to honor our veterans past and present and to support our troops world wide.
The museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4.
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