Everyone is invited to join the celebration with a visit to Leland where Jim spent his formative years developing his creativity and love of nature on the banks of beautiful Deer Creek - the birthplace of Kermit the Frog.
The Jim Henson Delta Boyhood Exhibit was given by Jane Henson and The Jim Henson Legacy as a gift to the Leland people. The Birthplace of the Frog tableau honors Kermit's beginnings on the banks of Deer Creek.
Birthplace of Kermit The Frog is not affiliated with AmericanTowns Media
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