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I visited the JH museum in Leland, MS

Muppetsdownunder

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Is Leland where Jim Henson was born or grew up? I should know, ive read a few books but I can't remember everything!
 

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Born in Greenville (same hospital as one of my best friends), and raised in Leland. Both in Mississippi.
 

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Fozzie Bear said:
Born in Greenville (same hospital as one of my best friends), and raised in Leland. Both in Mississippi.
The two cities are only 12 miles apart, so it isn't a big deal.
 

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Whatever said:
The two cities are only 12 miles apart, so it isn't a big deal.
Did you go to both cities while there? Did you go to Deer Creek and all that?
 

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has the hospital got some kind of plaque to say that Jim Henson was born here?
 

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Fozzie Bear said:
Did you go to both cities while there? Did you go to Deer Creek and all that?
I can't speak for Whatever, but the exhibit is set on the banks of Deer Creek. When I visited there was a display that they kept in the middle of the creek that depicted Kermit and other froggy friends. Very neat.

Kevin, since you're so close you should "hop" on down there. I highly recommend it. Ashley who is the currator is super sweet and would love to visit with you.
 

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I took my great-grandchildren to the Jim henson Museum last year. I loved it.
 

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Cindy Chapman said:
When I visited there was a display that they kept in the middle of the creek that depicted Kermit and other froggy friends. Very neat.
I don't think that's there anymore either.
 

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Muppetsdownunder said:
has the hospital got some kind of plaque to say that Jim Henson was born here?
I don't know, I didn't go there. :sympathy: :sympathy: :sympathy:
 
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