# Event Details

- **Event Name**: New London Day 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrate New London’s History!
Join Friends of New London and Liberty University on October 24, 2026 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.) for New London Day, featuring the preservation and restoration of Mead’s Tavern and the old Bedford Alum Springs Hotel. All activities are free of charge.

Event Location:

The celebration will occur along Alum Springs Road in New London, Virginia. Events occur from the historic Bedford Alum Springs Hotel (713 Alum Springs Rd) to the African American Methodist Episcopal Church (501 Alum Springs Rd). They will include multiple sites and activities in between.

What You’ll Experience at New London Day:

Learn about the ongoing architectural study and restoration on a tour of Mead’s Tavern, which will be led by Liberty University students in period attire.
Learn what archaeologists have uncovered in the excavation of the Mead’s Tavern basement and the wing.
Visit the old Bedford Alum Springs Hotel and learn about its history, which dates back to the Revolutionary Era, including the archaeological findings related to the New London Arsenal.
Visit the historic African American Church, built on the site of a church that predates the Civil War, and see recent preservation efforts.
Attend a local history forum featuring exhibits and demonstrations from local historical sites, children’s activities, food vendors, and live music.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/forest/new-london-day-2026/200030060413037
- **Event Categories**: music, business, live-music, entertainment, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 273

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Forest
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 672 Alum Springs Rd, Forest, VA, United States, Virginia 24551
- **lat**: 37.30194
- **long**: -79.28231
- **full address**: 672 Alum Springs Rd, Forest, VA, United States, Virginia 24551

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is New London Day 2026 being held?
  - **A:** New London Day 2026 takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 03:00 pm at 672 Alum Springs Rd, Forest, VA, United States, Virginia 24551.
- **Q**: Who is organizing New London Day 2026?
  - **A:** New London Day 2026 is organized by Friends of New London, Virginia, Inc..
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** New London Day 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Forest, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 270+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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