Press Releases

CURIOSITY SERIES AT THE MUSEUM

Edison Wood Products & Little Folks Furniture

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2011

The New London Public Museum’s last 2011 Curiosity Series presentation brings Joan and Robin Rolfs back to the museum for more about Thomas Edison. "Edison Wood Products & Little Folks Furniture” will be presented on Saturday, November 12 starting at 9:30 a.m.

The presentation coincides with a new research project about Edison Wood Products and the opening of a new temporary exhibit at the museum. Admission to the presentation is free and reservations are recommended. Please contact the museum today at 920-982-8520 to sign-up.

The Rolfs will launch their newest research project, a CD and book of images and information entitled “Edison Little Folks Furniture 1926-2005”. The CD will be available at the Curiosity Series for $11.95 each. You will also be able to preview and pre-order the book at a special rate of $13.95 each. Pre-orders for the book will be taken until Nov. 30. Payment in cash or by check must be made at the time of order. The books will be ready to pick up at the museum by Dec. 19, just in time for the holidays! After Dec. 19, books will be available at the museum for $15.95 each and CDs for $11.95 each.

TO THE BOYS IN BLUE

Floral Hill Cemetery Walk & G.A.R. Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 7, 2011

The New London Public Museum honors the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War with a very special cemetery walk and event. Join us on Saturday, September 17 as we honor the veterans of the Civil War with our To the Boys In Blue Floral Hill Cemetery Walk and Grand Army of the Republic display at the New London Public Museum. Tickets are $5 for Adults, $2 for Children 5-12, Free Admission for children under 5, Friends of the New London Public Museum and Veterans. Walking tours of the cemetery begin at 9:00AM and start every 15 minutes, the last tour starts at Noon. The Grand Army of the Republic Display and the museum will be open 9-2. Tickets may be purchased at the museum or at the cemetery the day of the event.

This year marks the beginning of the 150th Anniversary of the American Civil War. This bloody conflict started in April 1861 with the first shots fired at Fort Sumter. Over 91,000 people from Wisconsin fought in the Civil War. When the soldiers came home they started a new organization, the Grand Army of the Republic. Come and learn more about the G.A.R. from living historians, see Civil War relics and G.A.R. memorabilia at the museum, step into the past and meet some of the veterans from New London. Take time to learn about the personal side of this pivotal war and honor The Boys in Blue.  

Members of G.A.R. Post #8, a living history group, will be at the museum and cemetery walk

NEW HOURS AT THE MUSEUM

Museum open six days a week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 29, 2011

The New London Public Museum announces a new schedule. Starting Tuesday, September 6, 2011 the museum will be open to the public 10-5 Monday through Friday and 10-1 Saturday. The research library is open by appointment only. Admission to the museum is free; however, NLPM happily accepts donations to help with preservation of the collection and educational programs and events.

After tracking museum visitation for the past two years, the New London Public Museum Board of Directors decided to change the hours. “We hope to be more accessible to the public and to our schools,” says Christine Cross, Director. “Typically museums are not open on Mondays, we want to experiment with this and see if it is more convenient for researchers, visitors and teachers that want to bring classes to visit.” The museum will try the schedule for a few months and see how it goes. 

NEW HOURS AT THE MUSEUM

Museum open six days a week

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 10, 2011

New London-The New London Public Museum announces a new schedule. Starting Tuesday, September 6, 2011 the museum will be open to the public 10-5 Monday through Friday  and 10-1 Saturday . Admission is free; however, NLPM happily accepts donations to help with preservation of the collection and educational programs and events.

After tracking museum visitation for the past two years, the New London Public Museum Board of Directors decided to change the hours. “We hope to be more accessible to the public and to our schools,” says Christine Cross, Director. “Typically museums are not open on Mondays, we want to experiment with this and see if it is more convenient for researchers, visitors and teachers that want to bring classes to visit.” The museum will try the schedule for a few months and see how it goes.

SUMMER EXHIBIT OPENS

NLPM Opens Play Ball!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2011 

The New London Public Museum opens its summer exhibit Play Ball! on Thursday, June 16. This summer NLPM takes a look at the history of baseball and basketball. From school sports to business and intramural leagues, discover how New London plays. Explore the history of baseball and basketball through our collection of photographs, uniforms, team information and trophies. Stop by and listen to baseball games from the 1930s and 1940s.The exhibit runs through Saturday October 29, 2011.

EXPERIENCE WISCONSIN MUSEUMS WEEK

Celebrate the unique museums of Wisconsin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2011

Join thousands around the world as we celebrate International Museum Day on May 18 and be part of hundreds in the state as we honor our local museums with Wisconsin Museums Week May 14-22.

The International Council of Museums (ICOM) created International Museum Day in 1977 to encourage awareness about the role of museums in the development of society. Momentum has been rising ever since. In 2010, International Museum Day saw record-breaking participation with almost 20,000 museums hosting events in more than 90 countries. For the seventh consecutive year, the Wisconsin Federation of Museums celebrates International Museum Day by sponsoring Wisconsin Museums Week, a nine-day affair surrounding the international celebration.

The theme for 2011 is “Museums and Memory:  Objects Tell Your Story.”  Museums preserve the memory and stories of their community. The objects are the expressions of our natural and cultural heritage. Many of them are fragile, some endangered and all need special care and conservation to save them for future generations. Wisconsin Museums Week and International Museum Day will be an occasion for visitors to discover and rediscover individual and collective memory. 

More than 40 Wisconsin museums will be taking part in the celebrations, including the New London Public Museum! Come to NLPM May 14-22 and explore our temporary exhibit Best of the Best, 2011. Discover unique items from area historical societies and museums including immigrant trunks from Iola Historical Society, tools used by the inventor of the hamburger from Seymour Community Historical Society, buttons and tools from Fremont’s Pearl Button works, local business and arts items from the Waupaca Historical Society, model trains from the New London Historical Society and unique archival items from Oshkosh Public Museum. This is your chance to get a taste of our area historical societies and museums all in one location. Plus for this celebration only receive one free birds-eye view print of New London from either 1871 or 1893 when you purchase a museum t-shirt. T-shirts are on sale for $12.50 (regularly $14.50) and range in size from adult small to extra-large. See www.wisconsinmuseums.org for a complete listing of events and activities for Wisconsin museums celebrating Wisconsin Museums Week 2011. 

The Wisconsin Federation of Museums (WFM) is an independent, not-for-profit statewide organization dedicated to the promotion of Wisconsin museums and the museum profession. More information and a list of WFM members can be found at www.wisconsinmuseums.org

EXHIBIT NEEDS SOME ITEMS

NLPM Needs Your Sports Memorabilia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2011

This summer the New London Public Museum takes a look at the history of baseball and basketball. From school sports to business and intramural leagues, we want to show the impact of sports on the New London area. We will show the history of baseball and basketball through our collection of photographs, uniforms, team information and trophies. Although the museum has a collection of items for the exhibit, we could use your help.

We are looking for the following items for our Play Ball! Exhibit. If you have these items and are willing to loan them to the museum June 7 through November 1, 2011, please contact Christine at 982-8520 or christinec@newlondonwi.org.

Baseball cards 
Baseballs
Baseball equipment
Basketballs
Basketball uniforms

Memorabilia from the stadiums, courts, or teams

NEW EXHIBIT AT THE MUSEUM

Best of the Best 2011 Showcases Local History

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 22, 2011

New London- Every year the Wisconsin Federation of Museums celebrates Wisconsin Museums Week and International Museum Day, sponsored by the International Council of Museums. This year, the New London Public Museum set up a new temporary exhibit to honor both of these celebrations. “Best of the Best 2011” showcasing local history is open through May 28.

NLPM invited area historical societies and museums to participate in this new showcase exhibit. Each organization loaned artifacts they felt best represented their community. These artifacts, along with information provided by the organization, are on display at the New London Public Museum. Stop by today and see immigrant trunks from Iola Historical Society, tools used by the man who invented hamburgers from Seymour Community Historical Society, buttons and tools from Fremont’s Pearl Button works, items from the Waupaca Historical Society, toy trains from the New London Historical Society and unique archival items from Oshkosh Public Museum. This is your chance to get a taste of our area historical societies and museums all in one location. Don’t miss it! 

CURIOSITY SERIES AT THE MUSEUM

History of Bottles

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 21, 2011

New London- The New London Public Museum’s next Curiosity Series presentation welcomes Michael Seeliger to lead us through the world of bottle collecting. The presentation History of Bottles is on Saturday, April 9 starting at 9:30 a.m. at the New London Public Museum. Bottles tell an important part of the story of life in Wisconsin. Michael will talk about how to determine the age of bottles, how they were made, why they are found where they are found and the value of bottles today. Admission to the presentation is free and reservations are recommended. Please contact the museum today to sign-up.

Michael Seeliger began collecting bottles in the late 1960s. In 1971 Michael discovered five Warner Safe Kidney and Liver Cure bottles in a Wisconsin River bank. This discovery led to his interest in H.H. Warner medicine bottles. Michael amassed a large collection of Warner bottles and in 1974, with his wife Alice, wrote the first definitive book on H.H. Warner and his bottles. Michael and Alice continue to collect bottles including black glass from 1600-1800, historical flasks, medicines, bitters, cures, and normal use bottles that were part of everyday life in early times.

The New London Public Museum continues the 2011 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. The next Curiosity Series is Saturday July 9 when experts from the Weis Earth Science Museum will be here to identify your minerals, fossils and rocks.

CURIOSITY SERIES AT THE MUSEUM

Backyard Birds and Binoculars

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 1, 2011

New London- The New London Public Museum’s next Curiosity Series presentation invites Mosquito Hill Nature Center Naturalist Steve Petznick to teach us about binoculars. The presentation Choosing Binoculars that are Right for You! is on Saturday, March 12 starting at 9:30 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 recommended. Please contact the museum today to sign-up.

This indoor program will teach you how to use binoculars properly for years of bird watching enjoyment. Petznick will also help people learn key field marks and some of the more common calls and behaviors of our local birds. This program will help you prepare for the spring migration and the many months of watching birds in your yard.

The New London Public Museum continues the 2011 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. The next Curiosity Series is Saturday April 9 when we will be exploring the history of bottles. Learn more about how bottles were made and used, plus bring a bottle from home and learn how to identify items you find.

NEW EXHIBIT OPENS AT MUSEUM

Photos of Ireland opens

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14

 “Ireland is one of those places which people love to talk about and share their experiences,” says photographer Curtis Andrews. Photos of Ireland by Curtis Andrews, the newest exhibit at the New London Public Museum welcomes the public now through March 19. “Ireland is such a beautiful country,” says Christine Cross, museum director, “when I saw Curt’s pictures at an art show they evoked such an emotional response, that I knew I had to show his work to the community in New London.”

The exhibition of  photographs depicts scenes of Ireland known to many as well as little known places stumbled upon by the photographer during his tours. Curtis Andrews, a certified arborist, grew up moving around the United States with his parents and five brothers. He now lives with his wife Jennifer in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This is his first museum exhibition.

CURIOSITY SERIES AT THE MUSEUM

Phonograph Dolls

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2011

 The New London Public Museum’s next Curiosity Series presentation brings Joan and Robin Rolfs back to the museum for more about Thomas Edison. "Phonograph Dolls that Talk and Sing” will be presented on Saturday, February 12 at 10:00 a.m. The Rolfs authored the book Phonograph Dolls and Toys and will share some of their collection with the audience. Become a child again and enjoy listening to talking dolls through the ages at the New London Public Museum. Admission to the presentation is free and reservations are recommended. Please contact the museum today to sign-up.

It all began on July 18th, 1877 when Thomas A. Edison spoke a nursery rhyme, "Mary had a little lamb" into the mouth piece of a great new invention he called the phonograph. Strangely, the perfection of the phonograph had its beginnings in the development of a talking doll for children. The Edison doll has claim to three Edison firsts:

1. The doll contained the first automatic record playing mechanism.
2. The first phonograph records sold to the public under the name "Edison" were made for the Talking Doll.
3. The dolls had pre-recorded cylinders and in February 1889 became the first entertainment cylinders.

Though Thomas Edison's doll was not a commercial success, it did bring about the first commercial recordings for the public. Entertainment for children was one of the first purposes of the phonograph, and talking dolls, toys and children’s phonographs and records have been marketed ever since. Joan and Robin will share some of their collection of phonograph dolls from an early Edison to today’s digital dolls. 

CURIOSITY SERIES AT THE MUSEUM

Photos in Fabric

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 28, 2010

The New London Public Museum’s last presentation for its 2010 Curiosity Series is Photos in Fabric presented by Vicki and Mike Shetter on Saturday, November 13, the first presentation starts at 10 a.m. and takes about one hour, another presentation will start just after 11 a.m. The presentations are at the New London Public Museum. Sign up and join the Shetter’s as they demonstrate how to take vintage photos and print them onto fabric using your inkjet printer. They’ll give you techniques for restoring old photos along with lots of ideas for using photos in traditional and not so traditional quilts and wall hangings. Admission is free, donations are always appreciated, space is limited please contact the museum to reserve a spot. Sponsored by Sara Lee Food & Beverage.

There are some great tips and techniques for simple photo restoration and repair of old photos using different photo editing software. Discover how to preserve your family history and tell your family stories. Mike will demonstrate how you can restore and repair your own photos using different editing software with a major emphasis on Photoshop or Elements. Vicki will give you some ideas on combining your photos with fabric to create unique displays.

Mike Shetter is a professional photographer and a Photoshop Professional. He restores photos for clients and teaches Photo Restoration through shows, genealogy groups, and museums. Vicki has been sewing since she was seven. She has taught sewing and quilting through adult education classes, 4H and children’s classes and she has taught in a Fashion Design program at the College of Dupage in Chicago and owned a Custom Design Bridal Business in Chicago.   

The New London Public Museum concludes the 2010 Curiosity Series with this presentation. 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. The 2011 Curiosity Series begins January 8 with a lecture about endangered animals.

CURIOSITY SERIES AT THE MUSEUM

Feeding the Birds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2010

The New London Public Museum’s next presentation for its Curiosity Series is Feeding the Birds presented by Mosquito Hill on Saturday, October 9 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the New London Public Museum. Sign up and join Steve Petznick as he talks about the type of food birds need to help them survive the winter as well as year round feeding. Get ready to help our feathered friends, plus make a bird feeder of your own ($7 for feeder kit). Admission is free, the feeder kit is $7, kits are limited please contact the museum to reserve a spot. Sponsored by Northeast Wisconsin Audubon Society & Wolf River Community Bank.

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 November: Photos in Fabric presented by Mike and Vicki Shetter.

CURIOSITY SERIES AT THE MUSEUM

Feeding the Birds

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 22, 2010

The New London Public Museum’s next presentation for its Curiosity Series is Feeding the Birds presented by Mosquito Hill on Saturday, October 9 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the New London Public Museum. Sign up and join Steve Petznick as he talks about the type of food birds need to help them survive the winter as well as year round feeding. Get ready to help our feathered friends, plus make a bird feeder of your own ($7 for feeder kit). Admission is free, the feeder kit is $7, kits are limited please contact the museum to reserve a spot. Sponsored by Northeast Wisconsin Audubon Society & Wolf River Community Bank.

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 November: Photos in Fabric presented by Mike and Vicki Shetter.

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!