Press Releases

2010 WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC HOMES

Kick-Off Event for New Walking Tour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2010

The New London Public Museum announces the 2010 Walking Tour of Historic Homes focusing on the Washington Center Neighborhood. Join us for the kick-off event on Saturday, September 18, 2010. Tours start at Washington Center at 9:00 a.m., suggested donation of $5 for adults and $2.50 for children under 12. Tours begin every ten minutes with the final tour starting at noon. The tours last around 75 minutes. If you are unable to walk the tour, a New London transit bus will be provided for the 9:00, 10:30 and noon tours. There is limited space on the bus, please call the museum before Sept. 15 to sign up to ride the bus.

There will be lots to see at the NLPM Walking Tour of Historic Homes kick-off event. Guides will lead groups around to the homes and costumed volunteers will talk about the history of the house. Washington Center will also be open for self-guided tours and the museum will have a small display of historic postcards set up for all to enjoy. Don’t forget to look at the classic cars from the area on exhibit and stop by the Familiar Grounds booth to buy a fantastic beverage and treat!

This year’s walking tour focuses on eight homes in the Washington Center neighborhood. Several of the past homeowners were related to each other or were connected through their business ventures. Most of the homes on the tour range from the late 1800’s to the early 1940’s. Proceeds from the donations and future booklet donations help to preserve the collection at the New London Public Museum and allow us to continue to offer educational programs to our community. 

CURIOSITY SERIES AT THE MUSEUM

Backyard Birds and Binoculars

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17, 2010

The New London Public Museum’s next Curiosity Series presentation invites Mosquito Hill Nature Center Naturalist Jessica Miller to teach us about binoculars. The presentation Backyard Birds and Binoculars is on Saturday, August 28 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the New London Public Museum. Bring binoculars from home or borrow a pair. Admission to the presentation is free and reservations are needed. Please contact the museum today to sign-up. This presentation is sponsored by New London Family Medical Center & Thedacare Physicians and Sara Lee Food & Beverage.

Come and learn how to use binoculars properly for years of bird watching enjoyment. Following an indoor program, participants will head outside, weather permitting, and go on a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood in search of “backyard birds.” Miller will help people to learn key field marks and some of the more common calls and behaviors. This program will help you prepare for the fall migration and the many months of watching birds in your yard.

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. 

2010 WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC HOMES

Kick-Off Event for New Walking Tour

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2010

 The New London Public Museum announces the 2010 Walking Tour of Historic Homes focusing on the Washington Center Neighborhood. Join us for the kick-off event on Saturday, September 18, 2010. Tours start at Washington Center at 9:00 a.m., suggested donation of $5 for adults and $2.50 for children under 12. Tours begin every ten minutes with the final tour starting at noon. The tours last around 75 minutes. If you are unable to walk the tour, a New London transit bus will be provided for the 9:00, 10:30 and noon tours. There is limited space on the bus, please call the museum before Sept. 15 to sign up to ride the bus.

There will be lots to see at the NLPM Walking Tour of Historic Homes kick-off event. Guides will lead groups around to the homes and costumed volunteers will talk about the history of the house. Washington Center will also be open for self-guided tours and the museum will have a small display of historic postcards set up for all to enjoy. Don’t forget to look at the classic cars from the area on exhibit and stop by the Familiar Grounds booth to buy a fantastic beverage and treat!

This year’s walking tour focuses on eight homes in the Washington Center neighborhood. Several of the past homeowners were related to each other or were connected through their business ventures. Most of the homes on the tour range from the late 1800’s to the early 1940’s. Proceeds from the donations and future booklet donations help to preserve the collection at the New London Public Museum and allow us to continue to offer educational programs to our community. 

FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN

New London Public Museum’s Games on the Green

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 9, 2010

New London-Join us for the New London Public Museum’s Annual Games on the Green Wednesdays in August! Come out to the Historic Village at 900 Montgomery Street every Wednesday in August from 10-11:30 and enjoy playing your way through history. Games on the Green are FREE and families are welcome!

At the Historic Village, we will explore some of the buildings, play games popular in the past and even have a little snack. Games are appropriate for children 6 years old and up, younger children can join if accompanied by a parent. You don’t want to miss out on all the fun! So mark your calendar with the following dates and times, different games will be played each week: 

Join us at the Historic Village from 10:00-11:30:

Wednesday, August 11          Depot and Trains      

Wednesday, August 18          Log Cabin and Triangle School        

Wednesday, August 25          Octagon House and Village Chapel

Chicago Museum Bus Trip

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 7, 2010 - 

There is still TIME….

Space is filling up fast!!! But do not fear - you still have time to reserve your seat for the New London Public Museum bus trip to Chicago on Monday, April 26. This is your chance to explore other museums of your choice including the Art Institute; Field Museum of Natural History; Shedd Aquarium; or Museum of Science & Industry. The cost for this trip is $36.00, which includes motorcoach transportation only. All other costs including museum admissions, tickets to special exhibitions, and meals are at the participant’s own cost.

The motorcoach will depart from New London Public Museum and Library and at E. Cook and S. Pearl Streets at 7:00 a.m. and arrive in Chicago around 11 a.m. The motorcoach will leave Chicago at 6:45 p.m. return to New London by 11:00 p.m. The reservation deadline has been extended to Wednesday, April 21. For more information including Chicago museums, cultural attraction information, and specifics on the bus trip itinerary call the New London Public Museum at (920) 982-8520.

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!