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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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! |
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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
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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. |
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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
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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:
- The
doll contained the first automatic record playing mechanism.
- The
first phonograph records sold to the public under the name
"Edison" were made for the Talking Doll.
- 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. |
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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. |
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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.
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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
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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.
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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:
10-1
Saturday
(closed
Saturdays Memorial Day-Labor Day)
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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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