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CURIOSITY SERIES AT THE MUSEUM

Bagpipes with Sydney Lybert

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2010-New London-The New London Public Museum’s next presentation for its new Curiosity Series is Bagpipes. Stop by anytime on Saturday, March 13 between 10 am-12 pm and join Sydney Lybert as she demonstrates her bagpipes and talks about the history of the instrument. Admission is free and no reservations are needed. This presentation is sponsored by New London Family Medical Center and ThedaCare Physicians.

The national instrument of Scotland, the exact origins of the Great Pipes of the Highlands is still a mystery. As a musical instrument of war, the bagpipes were without equal. The shrill and penetrating notes worked well in the roar of battle. Bagpipes could be heard at distances of up to ten miles. 

Sydney Lybert is 16 years old and has been playing the bagpipes for over four years. She plays with Clan Donald Pipes and Drums out of the Appleton-Green Bay area, www.clandonaldpd.org.  Sydney has played in parades, festivals, competitions and private gatherings.

The New London Public Museum continues the 2010 Curiosity Series. This series of demonstrations, lectures and presentations was designed to help our community discover more about a wide variety of topics. The Curiosity Series takes place in the museum or the meeting room across from the museum in the lower level of the New London Public Library. Coming in April: Bluebirds with Mosquito Hill Nature Center.

CURIOSITY SERIES AT THE MUSEUM

Cooking with Edison & Friends

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2010-New London-The New London Public Museum’s next presentation for its new Curiosity Series is Cooking with Edison & Friends a demonstration of vintage appliances made by General Electric and marketed under the name Edison. Join Joan and Robin Rolfs on Saturday, February 13 from 10-11:30 in the meeting room across the hall from the museum. Seating is limited so reserve a spot today by contacting the museum 920-982-8520 or christinec@newlondonwi.org!

You may be familiar with many of the inventions of Thomas A. Edison, products such as the mimeograph, motion picture projector, the first practical light bulb and of course the phonograph. Robin & Joan Rolfs would like to introduce you to another industry launched by this famous inventor, as they take you back in time to the advent of electrical appliances and time saving devices. Music from an original phonograph will be combined with the presentation of popular EDISON appliances of the day, such as the coffee percolator, toaster, waffle iron and grill. Mr. Edison felt that women should be freed from the daily household duties and “use their minds to make Earth a splendid planet to live upon.” 

Joan Rolfs has a BS degree in Business/Interior Design. Robin has BS and MS degrees in Technology Education. They are owners of Audio Antique LLC, a business that specializes in phonographs, Nippers, dolls, and related antiques from the Victorian period to the 1940’s. “We are caretakers of heirlooms to be preserved for future generations to enjoy and learn from,” according to Joan.

The New London Public Museum presents the 2010 Curiosity Series. Designed to help you discover more, this series of demonstrations, lectures and presentations covers a wide variety of topics. The Curiosity Series takes place in the museum or the meeting room across from the
museum in the lower level of the New London Public Library. Coming in March: Bagpipe demonstration and presentation.

Haunted History Party

Have an eerily good time at the museum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 2, 2009-New London-The New London Public Museum invites you to join us for a Haunted History Party. On Saturday, October 24 from 10-2, the museum will host a family friendly party complete with historic person costume contest, games, prizes and refreshments. Admission is free; however, donations are greatly appreciated and help with educational programs and artifact preservation.

Join us at the museum and listen to professional storytellers spinning scary, and not-so-scary, tales. Play some games, participate in crafts and enjoy some ghoulishly good refreshments!

Compete in the Historic Person Costume contest. Choose a person from history and create a costume, registration forms are available at the museum, or you can register when you arrive on Saturday. The winners will be announced at 1:30, you do not need to be present to win. Winners will be chosen for most creative, most authentic, most obscure person and most recognizable person. Be creative and have fun with history!

Bringing History to Life

“Voices from the Past: Most Precious Blood Cemetery Tour”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- August 26, 2009-New London-History comes alive on Sunday, September 20, 2009 as the New London Public Museum presents Voices from the Past:  Most Precious Blood Cemetery Tour. Discover New London’s history as guides lead you through this historic cemetery. On this hour and a half tour you will encounter one of the first female doctors in New London, the first gold star mother of World War II, the wealthiest man in Waupaca County and more. Tours times are between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. Tours begin approximately every 10 minutes.

There is no cost for the event, but donations are always appreciated and go to support the preservation and educational efforts of the New London Public Museum. Most Precious Blood Cemetery is located on the north end of Bean City Road just off of Highway W. 

Because this is a walking tour appropriate footwear is recommended. You are also welcome to bring a lawn chair if you are not able to stand for long periods of time.   

Bringing History to Life

“Voices from the Past: Most Precious Blood Cemetery Tour”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE- August 10, 2009-New London-History comes alive on Sunday, September 20, 2009 as the New London Public Museum presents Voices from the Past:  Most Precious Blood Cemetery Tour. Discover New London’s history as guides lead you through this historic cemetery. On this hour and a half tour you will encounter one of the first female doctors in New London, the first gold star mother of World War II, the wealthiest man in Waupaca County and more. Tours begin at 4:00

The tour is open to the public and will be held on Sunday, September 20^th beginning at 4:00. There is no cost but donations are always appreciated and go to support the preservation and educational efforts of the museum. Most Precious Blood Cemetery is located on the north end of Bean City Road just off of Highway W. 

Because this is a walking tour appropriate footwear is recommended. You are also welcome to bring a lawn chair if you are not able to stand for long periods of time. 

LOOKING FOR BULLDOG FRENZY

Museum searches for items for new exhibit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2009-New London-The New London Public Museum is searching for items to display for their exhibit Bulldog Frenzy. The exhibit opens July 14 and coincides with the all-class reunion of the New London High School. The exhibit runs through January 18, 2009.

The museum owns a good collection of early items from the high schools as well as a copy of every yearbook published, except 1920-1922. For the new exhibit, the museum needs things from 1950 to the present to help tell the story of the high school and its impact on the community.

If you are interested in loaning objects, photographs, memorabilia, etc., please contact the museum at 920-982-8520 or by e-mail at museum@newlondonwi.org. Loaned items will be on display for the entire exhibit. All items must be received by the museum no later than July 1, 2009 for inclusion in the exhibit.

The New London Public Museum is a gathering place to explore history and discover a wider world. Exhibits include artifacts focusing on natural, local, Native American and multi-cultural history. The NLPM is located in the lower level of the New London Public Library, New London, Wisconsin, and is open Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.- 1p.m. The NLPM is closed on Saturdays during the summer.   The New London Public Museum can be reached at (920) 982-8520 or museum@newlondonwi.org. Come explore with us!