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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
20th 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.
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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!
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FREE
ADMISSION
Museum
Hours:
Tues
10am - 7pm
Wed
- Fri 10am - 5pm
Sat
10am - 2pm |
406
South Pearl Street
New
London, WI 54961
(920)982-8520
Located
in the lower level of the
New
London Public Library
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