The Valley Falls Historical Society Museum will be closed from now through February, however window displays will be updated to coincide with calendar events and holidays.
The seasonal window for January will celebrate entrance of Kansas territory into the Union Jan. 29, 1861. A scenic mural of sunflowers, maps, brochures, and books serve as reminders of the state’s history.
The veterans’ window honors the memory of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a portrait, American flags, and memorabilia including his famous “I have a dream . . .” speech.
Advance arrangements for visits to the museum will be accepted. Call President Betty Jane Wilson, 785-945-3576, for information and visit the website at vfhistory.org.
January 09, 2009
January 08, 2009
Museum open by appointment only in January and February
The Valley Falls Historical Society Museum will not have regular hours in the months of January and February.
The museum is still open by appointment. Contact information can be found in the column at left.
The museum is still open by appointment. Contact information can be found in the column at left.
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.
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