 A Proud Heritage  Oral History
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ANNOUNCING PREVIEW EVENTS IN ROEBLING MUSEUM The Roebling Museum PREVIEWS offer an invitation to the public to see the inside of the century-old gatehouse building transformed into a showplace for history. Galleries with state-of-the-art lighting, a media center for films and lectures and a research archive have been planned and executed by respected museum architects and skilled renovation directed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Initially, visitors will see a sampling of the museum’s potential for outstanding display and, as funds become available, the total exhibition plan will be completed. Those who love Roebling and see these accomplishments will add their vitality to the work of making the Roebling Museum a place that will educate, inspire, and entertain. 2009 June 26 – Friday night 5:00-7:00 p.m. Founder’s Preview: As a show of appreciation, the Board of Directors of the Roebling Museum will open the Museum for the first time and invite Founding Sponsors, Business Founding Sponsors and other supporters of the Museum to tour the interior of the Museum, experience the premier showing of a new Roebling History film and see a sampling of some interesting exhibits. Refreshments will be served and the Gift Shop will be open. June 26 and 27 and July 11 and 12 “Epilogue” – Photography exhibit in celebration of the Roebling Museum building restoration. Photographs from the mill by Barbara Gilmer. June 27 – Saturday, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Open House at the Museum – Tours will be conducted through the Museum on predetermined and announced schedules. Flag Raising –1:00 p.m. The flag pole will be formally rededicated with the raising of a huge American flag, 30’ X 60’. The flag pole was originally dedicated in 1909 with Washington and Charles Roebling in
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attendance, along with other dignitaries. The flag pole is 128 ft. high and is one of the tallest in the United States. A dedication address will be delivered and the High School band will perform. July 11 and 12 – Saturday and Sunday. Mercer Automobile Centennial Reunion –The Mercer car was developed by the Roebling and Kuser families and produced from 1909 to 1925. Mercer car owners will show a variety of models of their beautifully-restored classic cars and other exhibits in the Museum will relate their history. Cars will be in the Florence Township Patriotic Day Parade on Saturday, the 11th, and displayed at the Museum on Sunday, the 12th. August 8 – Saturday morning, 10:00 a.m. Kids Slinky Day – At one point in time, Roebling was the main supplier of spring wire for the Slinky manufacturer. We’ll celebrate this connection with a bridge-building workshop for kids – lots of fun. September 26 - Saturday 11:00 a.m. Walking Tour – Meet historian George Lengel at the Museum and take a walking tour through the historic village of Roebling – the most intact model company town from the industrial age. October 10 - Saturday Cabbage Cook-Off – Join the Roebling Museum staff and community members for a traditional cabbage cook-off. Come with your appetite and help raise funds for the Museum’s premium exhibits. You may sample to be a judge or purchase a platter. Watch for these fall events: Lecture and book signing by Clifford Zink Village Show and Tell Come to the Roebling Museum building and join curators, archivist and staff to help the Museum identify artifacts and tools from the Roebling Mill and photographs from the Museum’s collection. Bring your own Roebling collection to share! |
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PHOTOS WERE TAKEN OF THE MUSEUM DURING RESTORATION |
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