05/26/2026
📣𝐖𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮!📣
👀As we looked forward to moving the museum upstairs into the old library, we took a hard look at the historic building itself. What needs to be fixed and updated to transform it into a building that can safely exhibit and house the museum’s artifacts? Our first concern became the original storm windows on the 1914 Carnegie Library Building.
☑️We received approval from the city council to fund the repair of the 48 storm windows. We sent the project out to bid, and we did not receive any bids the first time. We tried again and received 𝙊𝙉𝙀 bid back, but the price was 𝙁𝙄𝙑𝙀 𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀𝙎 higher than the amount approved for the project. We knew that wasn’t a feasible amount.
💡While disappointed, we continued the discussion, and more ideas were proposed. The director of the museum contacted Bob Yapp, a nationally known historic preservationist. Mr. Yapp agreed to come help us ‘Save the Storms’ with a Historic Storm Window Restoration Workshop! In fact, he is so excited, he’s donating three new storms to replace the ones that are missing.
❓What does this mean, and what is needed? We need 𝙔𝙊𝙐, our community, to help make this happen. One thing we have heard over and over again from the community was, “Why don’t you have volunteers help instead of coming to the city for more money?” Well, we are here, asking for volunteers to help. Now is your chance to help preserve a historic building, 𝙔𝙊𝙐𝙍 Historic Building! In the process, you will save money, learn a new skill, build relationships with your neighbors, and be a part of history!!
📅The workshop is 8am-5pm, over three days, Oct. 9-11.
💲Cost for the workshop is $100 or $50 for Friends of the New London Public Museum.
🪟PPE, tools, materials, lunch, and snacks are included in the price.
📞📩Please reach out to answer any questions and to register.
920.982.8520 / [email protected]
Thank you!! ❤️
Friends of the New London Public Museum
City of New London
New London Area Chamber of Commerce
School District of New London
