December 20, 2008
Holiday closing
The Valley Falls Historical Society Museum will be closed on Saturday, December 27 for the holiday weekend.
2009 calendars
The Valley Falls Historical Society 2009 calendars:
• unique
• practical
• Valley Falls oriented
• collectors items
• pictures suitable for framing
• great gifts for $5.00
Available at Evelyn's, Stewart's Olde Store, The Vindicator office and the Historical Society Museum. Mail orders also accepted. Add $2.00 each for postage and handling. Request from VFHS Calendars, 310 Broadway, Valley Falls, KS 66088
• unique
• practical
• Valley Falls oriented
• collectors items
• pictures suitable for framing
• great gifts for $5.00
Available at Evelyn's, Stewart's Olde Store, The Vindicator office and the Historical Society Museum. Mail orders also accepted. Add $2.00 each for postage and handling. Request from VFHS Calendars, 310 Broadway, Valley Falls, KS 66088
December 11, 2008
Old-fashioned Christmas; Pearl Harbor remembered
by Betty Jane Wilson, historical society president
Inspired by Clement Clarke Moore’s immortal “Night Before Christmas.” reminisences of an old-fashioned Christmas developed into the theme for the seasonal window display at the Valley Falls Historical Society Museum.
Dazzling sunlight reflections from huge, colored baubles replace traditional strings of tiny, twinkling electricity-fed bulbs spiraling and evergreen tree.
Gaily wrapped “mystery” gifts, toys and stuffed animals crowd around the tree. A vintage scooter and skates with shoes of questionable age add credence to past generations’ holiday celebration.
A bright, flaming fireplace completes the Christmas scene and reminder of Mr. Moore’s “Happy Christmas to All . . .” amid expressions of honor, blessings, patriotism, and holiday levity, the Veterans’ window remembers Pearl Harbor and commemorates the 67th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Naval Installation Dec. 7, 1941, that plunged the country into war — changing the world forever.
“Reminder: Incessant prayers for peace are always in vogue.” BJW
Darlene Glassel, Geneva Lonard, and Ellen Schrick will be museum hosts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13. Admission is free.
Historical society 2009 calendars are available at the museum, Evelyn’s, Stewart Hardware, and the Vindicator office.
Inspired by Clement Clarke Moore’s immortal “Night Before Christmas.” reminisences of an old-fashioned Christmas developed into the theme for the seasonal window display at the Valley Falls Historical Society Museum.
Dazzling sunlight reflections from huge, colored baubles replace traditional strings of tiny, twinkling electricity-fed bulbs spiraling and evergreen tree.
Gaily wrapped “mystery” gifts, toys and stuffed animals crowd around the tree. A vintage scooter and skates with shoes of questionable age add credence to past generations’ holiday celebration.
A bright, flaming fireplace completes the Christmas scene and reminder of Mr. Moore’s “Happy Christmas to All . . .” amid expressions of honor, blessings, patriotism, and holiday levity, the Veterans’ window remembers Pearl Harbor and commemorates the 67th anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Naval Installation Dec. 7, 1941, that plunged the country into war — changing the world forever.
“Reminder: Incessant prayers for peace are always in vogue.” BJW
Darlene Glassel, Geneva Lonard, and Ellen Schrick will be museum hosts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13. Admission is free.
Historical society 2009 calendars are available at the museum, Evelyn’s, Stewart Hardware, and the Vindicator office.
November 07, 2008
New display window lighting
by Betty Jane Wilson, society president
Cornucopia crammed with yields of an abundant harvest of food and contemporary table setting of fine china and flatware on linens of delicate handiwork preparatory to a bountiful feast set the scene for a Thanksgiving Day celebration. A portrait of an ancestral Native American astride his horse and with outstretched arms paying homage to the Great White Father completes the Valley Falls Historical Society museum display.
Individual military service flags, war-time hand weapons, medals of honor, military headgear, and photos of Valley Falls peace celebrations on display in the museum veterans window honor all veterans past and present on Veterans Day, November 11.
Notice if you will, that timed spotlights now draw attention to the museum and its window displays in the early hours of the evening. This is a new addition.
Anna Irwin, Lucile Smerchek, and Dalene Senn will be museum hosts Saturday, Nov. 8. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
Cornucopia crammed with yields of an abundant harvest of food and contemporary table setting of fine china and flatware on linens of delicate handiwork preparatory to a bountiful feast set the scene for a Thanksgiving Day celebration. A portrait of an ancestral Native American astride his horse and with outstretched arms paying homage to the Great White Father completes the Valley Falls Historical Society museum display.
Individual military service flags, war-time hand weapons, medals of honor, military headgear, and photos of Valley Falls peace celebrations on display in the museum veterans window honor all veterans past and present on Veterans Day, November 11.
Notice if you will, that timed spotlights now draw attention to the museum and its window displays in the early hours of the evening. This is a new addition.
Anna Irwin, Lucile Smerchek, and Dalene Senn will be museum hosts Saturday, Nov. 8. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
October 29, 2008
41st annual meeting
by Betty Jane Wilson, society president
The Valley Falls Historical Society’s 41st annual meeting was held Oct. 26 at The Barn Bed and Breakfast Inn. There were 65 members and guests present, including exchange students from Poland and South Korea.
The following officers were elected to serve the society for 2008-2009: president, Betty Jane Wilson; vice president, Lesa Brose; secretary, Maxine Hefty; treasurer, Gary Coleman; directors, Joan Reichart, Kyle Quasebarth, and James Durand; historians, Arthur Strawn and Frank Shrimplin.
Guest speaker, Kirk Shapland, presented “Cody of the Plains,” a portrayal of plainsman and showman, Buffalo Bill Cody.
The society’s museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. Calendars for 2008 and 2009 calendars are available at the museum.
The Valley Falls Historical Society’s 41st annual meeting was held Oct. 26 at The Barn Bed and Breakfast Inn. There were 65 members and guests present, including exchange students from Poland and South Korea.
The following officers were elected to serve the society for 2008-2009: president, Betty Jane Wilson; vice president, Lesa Brose; secretary, Maxine Hefty; treasurer, Gary Coleman; directors, Joan Reichart, Kyle Quasebarth, and James Durand; historians, Arthur Strawn and Frank Shrimplin.
Guest speaker, Kirk Shapland, presented “Cody of the Plains,” a portrayal of plainsman and showman, Buffalo Bill Cody.
The society’s museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1. Calendars for 2008 and 2009 calendars are available at the museum.
October 23, 2008
Museum ready for Halloween
by Betty Jane Wilson, society president
Black cats, a hoot owl, peaked witch’s hat, and battered broom surrounding a moonlit haunted house, earmarks of All Saints Eve set the mood for the window display at the Valley Falls Historical Society Museum. A lone figure with collection sacks waits for the “Trick-or-Treat” hour.
The veterans’ window, with a variety of American flags and Liberty posters emphasizes constant support of our troops.
Maxine Hefty, Patty Brown, and Joan Reichart will be museum hosts from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25.
2008 and 2009 historical society calendars are available at the museum. Other souvenir items will be available at the society’s annual dinner, Sunday, Oct. 26, at The Barn Bed and Breakfast. The event begins at 1:30 p.m.
Black cats, a hoot owl, peaked witch’s hat, and battered broom surrounding a moonlit haunted house, earmarks of All Saints Eve set the mood for the window display at the Valley Falls Historical Society Museum. A lone figure with collection sacks waits for the “Trick-or-Treat” hour.
The veterans’ window, with a variety of American flags and Liberty posters emphasizes constant support of our troops.
Maxine Hefty, Patty Brown, and Joan Reichart will be museum hosts from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25.
2008 and 2009 historical society calendars are available at the museum. Other souvenir items will be available at the society’s annual dinner, Sunday, Oct. 26, at The Barn Bed and Breakfast. The event begins at 1:30 p.m.
October 16, 2008
Century-old on display at museum
by Betty Jane Wilson, society president
Porcelain knobs and keys covered with celluloid are a few of the wonders of the Story & Clark Organ on display in the entry room of the Valley Falls Historical Society Museum.
Once stored in the Historical Shrine Church, the instrument was transferred to the museum where the late Emile George disassembled and restored the century-old organ that originally featured brass reeds. George declared that everything that wasn’t wood or metal was replaced.
Historian Arthur Strawn helped strip the walnut cabinet of many varnishes and George restored the instrument, which contained some hand carved ornaments, with a fine satin finish. The ornate stool accompanying the organ was also restored by George.
Paintings by local artists, cabinets by local artisans, now deceased, and the historic depot fern are just a few of many items on display at the museum.
New 2009 calendars are available for $5.
Jamie Durand, Glenn Lester, and Galen Reichart will be hosts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18. Admission is free.
Porcelain knobs and keys covered with celluloid are a few of the wonders of the Story & Clark Organ on display in the entry room of the Valley Falls Historical Society Museum.
Once stored in the Historical Shrine Church, the instrument was transferred to the museum where the late Emile George disassembled and restored the century-old organ that originally featured brass reeds. George declared that everything that wasn’t wood or metal was replaced.
Historian Arthur Strawn helped strip the walnut cabinet of many varnishes and George restored the instrument, which contained some hand carved ornaments, with a fine satin finish. The ornate stool accompanying the organ was also restored by George.
Paintings by local artists, cabinets by local artisans, now deceased, and the historic depot fern are just a few of many items on display at the museum.
New 2009 calendars are available for $5.
Jamie Durand, Glenn Lester, and Galen Reichart will be hosts from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 18. Admission is free.
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