Carousels are marvels of brightly painted animals, mechanical excellence, music and lights. Located in a historic mill building in Bristol, the Carousel Museum houses well over 100 antique wooden carousel animals including white rabbits, pigs, lions and even an alligator. The museum has a full-size carousel inside the building complete with beautifully painted horses and Wurlitzer music - and you can take a merry-go-round ride during any season of the year. Plus, you can take a peek into their restoration workshop. Our guest for this episode is Morgan Fippinger, Executive Director.
Plan your visit to the Carousel Museum at www.thecarouselmuseum.org
The museum can also be rented for birthdays, weddings, and other events-find out more on their website.
Be sure to let us know on our social media pages which enchanting carousel animal is your favorite!
Search for carousels to visit across the country here: www.collectorsweekly.com/hall-of-fame/view/national-carousel-association
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https://www.ctexplored.org/phyllis-zlotnick-disability-rights-activist/
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