Governor Lamont made his first visit to Norwich Free Academy’s Slater Memorial Museum on Wednesday, February 1st, agreeing with Senator Cathy Osten’s (NFA ‘74) recommendation that it is one of the best museums in the state of Connecticut. (Featured here in Yahoo news. Photos courtesy of The Day newspaper.)
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The Slater Museum, one of only two museums in the country located in a high school, is dedicated to rare replicas of some of the world’s most prominent sculptures. Founded in 1888 with a collection of 227 irreplaceable duplicate sculptures, the recently renovated museum currently houses more than 10,000 pieces from around the world.
“Museum Director Dayne Rugh gave Lamont a preview before the museum reopens in spring with a new exhibit of Norwich African American artist Ellis Ruley's folk art paintings…. ‘It's an amazing classroom you have here," Lamont said. "If you have somebody to tell you the story about these pieces, it brings it to life. ... I hope everybody knows about this. So, if you're traveling this part of the state, you know to visit.’"
Incorporated in 1854, The Norwich Free Academy is a coeducational, privately governed, endowed, regional independent school that serves as the primary high school for 8 Connecticut towns. NFA also accepts private tuition students, including international students. “Norwich Free Academy reflects the diversity of our region and nation -- geographically, economically, linguistically, and racially. Students experience the richness of global learning and see the world from a variety of perspectives. The school draws strength from independence and balances a commitment to excellence with appreciation of and care for each student. NFA’s independence safeguards traditions and fosters innovative responses to ever-changing student needs.” Visit www.nfaschool.org for more information.
