The rain clouds parted on October 27th just in time for New London Day 2018. A record crowd of approximately 1200 guests enjoyed the many historic buildings, exhibits, reenactors and musicians. Friends of New London and Liberty University are already planning for an even bigger event on October 26, 2019. Look for expanded parking, more vendors, more food and new exhibits!
The Friends of New London are raising money for Phase I of the restoration of the historic African-American Church. This 1930 structure occupies a lot donated to the former congregation in the 1850s and is the third church constructed here. Money from Phase I will be used to repair and replace all of the wooden siding that can’t be salvaged and to paint the building’s exterior. This is a crucial first step to weather-proof the structure and prepare for restoring Read more…
Saturday 10/21/17 10AM to 3PM: Free Admission Join the Friends of New London for their annual New London Day in the historic village of New London. Explore what remains of this once vibrant colonial village and hear about the exciting plans to preserve it for future generations. * Liberty University’s Historic Mead’s Tavern (594 Alum Springs Rd) will be open for interpretive tours by students in period attire. See findings from the ongoing architectural study and view the artifact display Read more…
Thanks to the incredible support of our members and friends, FNL is able to preserve two more historic buildings this year. In addition to the 1930 African-American Methodist Church, FNL now owns our long-time museum office, which is a c. 1850 Methodist Church. We will be working to begin restoration work on the 1930 church. Meanwhile, the 1850 church will receive some maintenance and will be the site of a beautiful monument commemorating the history of New London and the Read more…
Join the Friends of New London for their annual New London Day in the historic village of New London. Explore what remains of this once vibrant colonial village and hear about the exciting plans to preserve it for future generations. Check this event page often as exhibitors and other activities will be updated. See directions at the bottom of this page. * Liberty University History Department recently acquired the historic colonial Mead’s Tavern (594 Alum Springs Rd) and will have Read more…
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2015 On Saturday, October 10, 2015, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, the Friends of New London will host a Fall Fun Day and Antique Car Show in New London village. There will be food, beverages, music, and period re-enactors. Archaeology displays by Randy Lichtenberger will exhibit items from initial archaeology surveys at the 1763 Mead’s Tavern. Copies of New London Today and Yesterday, by Daisy Imogene Read will be available, with all festival sales Read more…
The Friends of New London are pleased to announce the sale of the historic Mead’s Tavern to Liberty University. To learn more about plans for the tavern and what it will mean for the historic village please follow this link.
Our board meeting dates for 2015 will be as follows: Sunday, January 18th at 2PM Sunday, March 22nd at 2PM Tuesday, May 19th at 6:30PM Tuesday, July 21st at 6:30PM Tuesday, September 15th at 6:30PM Sunday, November 15th at 2PM (Annual Meeting) *board meetings are open to all members Events thus far scheduled: February Black History Month – date and details TBA Fall Festival – Saturday, October 10th from 10AM to 3PM FNL is also pleased to welcome two at-large Read more…
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2014 On Saturday, October 11, 2014, from 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, the Friends of New London will host a Fall Fun Day, Antique Car Show, & Fundraiser in New London village. FNL will lead tours of the 1763 Mead’s Tavern, at 594 Alum Springs Road, purchased recently by FNL as the future site of its library and museum. There is no admission charge but donations will be accepted. Inside there will be presentations and displays of Read more…
The Eighth Annual New London Day The Friends of New London, Virginia will host the Eighth Annual New London Day on Saturday, June 7, 2014, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, in the historic village of New London, Va. The theme for this event involves the Sesquicentennial observances and 150th anniversaries of local actions which were part of the Campaign and Battle of Lynchburg, June 15, 1864 through June 19, 1864. General admission will be free; donations will be accepted. Read more…