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Welcome to the New London Museum on the Web8/11/10 NEWS: The FNL Annual Meeting (combined board and membership meeting) has been moved to Sunday, August 29th at 3PM at the museum office. Also, check the calendar of events below for information on FNL participation in 4 new events in August and September.
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including 300 NEW photos of New London Day 2010
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Come share in our excitement as we launch this new museum, dedicated to interpreting the extraordinary chain of events that have taken place in and near this historic central Virginia town. [continued] |
Rehabilitation of this historic African American church is ongoing as the Friends of New London try to save it for interpretation and adaptive re-use. |
This web site is the virtual side of our museum and the first step in creating a significant new historic destination in central Virginia. We invite you to explore the other sections of our site and watch them grow as our research committee unearths new information. |
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Do you recognize this building? (click on the photo for the answer)
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JOIN TODAY! We have over 125 members! Become a Friend of New London and receive our newsletter, email updates, access to our research files, invitations to special events and more. Note: Current members can also renew for 2010 via the link below!
New London in the News Read a recent Roanoke Times article on New London History. (after opening the link, scroll down to find the article text) Read a recent Roanoke Times: Laker Weekly article on James Steptoe of New London. (after opening the link, scroll down to find the article text) 2010 Calendar of Events: August 14 - FNL to participate in Campbell County Heritage Festival at the Community Park/William Campbell High School, Naruna. August 28 - FNL and the Bedford Museum host an advanced genealogy workshop at the Bedford Museum from 9AM-12NOON. Cost is $10. August 29 - Annual Board and Membership Combined Meeting 3 PM September 11 - FNL Batteau "Thomas Jefferson's Spirit of New London" and FNL reenactors will be at the Sedalia Country Fair Also on September 11 representatives of FNL will have a table at the Bedford Genealogical Fair
October 2 - FNL Museum Fall Festival and Fundraiser 10AM to 4 PM *All events are free to the public and take place at our New London Museum office unless indicated otherwise Read a brief history of the Nash Family of New London and of the New London Elementary School! |
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The Friends of New London are now on Facebook. Be sure to click the link below and 'like' us today.
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 Learn more about our project and how you can help us establish our "bricks and mortar" museum. |
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Mission Statement The mission of the Friends of New London, Virginia, Inc. is to operate the New London Museum as a venue to collect, preserve and disseminate information about the history of New London, Virginia, from its founding to the present day. Created by the Friends of New London, Virginia, Inc., a 501(c)3 organization. |
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