The Village of Peninsula, Ohio, population 601, will once again celebrate the saga of the Peninsula Python, the serpent whose escape, disappearance, and subsequent sightings terrified the people in the Valley during the summer of 1944.
Word War II was going on, and many of the young men from the Valley were deployed overseas. When the story of the Python was picked up by the wire services and Stars and Stripes, soldiers stationed overseas sent letters to the Village. Letters from places people had never heard of.
While the story of the python frightened people in the Valley, it was not nearly as scary as the horrors of war.
The mayor deputized a posse to try to capture the renegade reptile. Although they men of the posse followed up on every lead, they were unable to find the snake.
If you are in our neck of the woods on Saturday, July 18th, come on over to the Village. We’ll be celebrating the python with our Python Fest. There will be all kinds of things to do. Slither on over here to find out just what will be going on. Steve and I will have a plethora of pythons around the Gallery, at 1619 West Mill Street. If you can find them all, you will win a prize.
You can also wander down the trail to Deep Lock Quarry, part of the MetroParks, serving Summit County. Celebrate Hobo Days with food, stories and the crowning of the Hobo King and Queen.
My Town Monday is now hosted by Clair Dickson here. You will find links to other MTM posts all over this fine planet. Travis Erwin is the originator of MTM. Go visit him and say hello. He’s a very nice guy.
Did they ever discover what kind of python it was? Or was it just a case of something slithering in the grass? Interested parties would like to know. To be a part of the python posse I may have to take a big stick with me on the search. Though snakes don’t do too well in cold climates if they are outside.
I love that this became such a HUGE Celebration each year….lol! THere is something quite wonderful about Honoring the Python in this way….Hope you all have a GREAT Time!
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Barbara Martin said,
July 12, 2009 @ 10:47 pm
Did they ever discover what kind of python it was? Or was it just a case of something slithering in the grass? Interested parties would like to know. To be a part of the python posse I may have to take a big stick with me on the search. Though snakes don’t do too well in cold climates if they are outside.
Patti Abbott said,
July 12, 2009 @ 11:15 pm
I bet this is one for campfires every summer.
Debra She Who Seeks said,
July 13, 2009 @ 12:28 pm
Love your python’s cute little wings! The only python I’m familiar with is Monty Python! Enjoy your festival!
OldOldLady Of The Hills said,
July 13, 2009 @ 1:22 pm
I love that this became such a HUGE Celebration each year….lol! THere is something quite wonderful about Honoring the Python in this way….Hope you all have a GREAT Time!
Travis Erwin said,
July 13, 2009 @ 3:15 pm
thought I’d slither by and say hello.
Jenn Jilks said,
July 13, 2009 @ 7:35 pm
What an interesting story.
Barrie Summy said,
July 14, 2009 @ 5:50 pm
I wonder if kids in your area tell python ghost stories at sleepovers.