James H Napier Foundation

11/27/2023

11/09/2023

09/17/2023

Discuss Napier 1970s and offer pieces from that era

07/15/2023

Last night some of our trustees got to see the New Library including the Teen Center. The Foundation secured the naming rights of the teen center in memory of its beloved former Administrator and friend Daria Fanelli Smith. She was an ardent supporter of all things library and youth. We all miss her so and hope that she is looking down in happiness with this gift in her name.

05/13/2023

Meriden teens learn about music biz while cutting single ‘Around We Go’- MERIDEN — After dedicating two months to a music production workshop, a group of seven city students wrote, produced, and filmed a music video for their first single “Around We Go.” The eight-week program was a collab...

04/21/2023

The Foundation is currently taking applications for our Board of trustees. Time commitment is little but the reward factor is great! If you know someone who has a few hours a quarter who may be interested please email [email protected].

04/07/2023

Napier /ˈneɪpɪər/ is a surname with an English, Scottish, French or Polish origin. ... have said: “Ye have “nae peer” [i.e. you have no peer, meaning no equal]

04/07/2023

Episode 189 Share this episode on: Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Google+Share on Linkedin What you’ll learn in this episode: How Melinda created the definitive guide to the Napier Company. What made Napier stand out from other costume jewelry manufacturers of the 20th century. Why Chin...

03/28/2023

Just a reminder. Our next grant round deadline is April 10th, 2023.