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	Since 1973 the National Carousel Association has been working to keep America's remaining carousels in operation. Through a wide range of programs and projects, the NCA has participated in the restoration and preservation of many of the antique carousels in operation in our country today. Want to help ensure that these carousels will be around for your children and grandchildren? Join the National Carousel Association today!


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Carousel of the Month - February 2012

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C.W. Parker Frame,
Dare and Armitage Herschell-Horses
Firemans Park
Brenham, TX
Photo courtesy of Rebecca Nance

The 1912 carousel at Firemans Park in Brenham, TX is celebrating its centennial this year.

This 100-year old machine features a C.W. Parker frame with the grasshopper mechanism. The platform features several Dare horses, as well as two horses that are marked with an Armitage-Herschell tag.

Hours are variable for this carousel, so be sure to contact them before planning your visit.


	*The National Carousel Association* Preserving the Past Maintaining the Present Ensuring the Future

What's up at the NCA?

Carousel News

An NCA News article has been posted today. Read our carousel news Now!

The NCA Calendar of Carousel Events
We've just added a calendar of carousel events to our website! If you know of an upcoming event that you would like to see included on our calendar, send email to our Calendar Editor.

2012 Convention
Preliminary information about our 2012 convention and optional pre-convention tech day is Now Available!

The NCA Census of Lost North American Carousels We're excited about a new feature of our website, The NCA Census of Lost North American Carousels. Please take a look and let us know what you think!

New! Find Us on Facebook!
The NCA now has a page on Facebook! There's still time to be one of the first to Find Us on Facebook!

2011 Convention

The 2011 convention has come and gone. Everyone had a great time seeing some great carousels and spending time with old and new friends.

Pictures of the convention are available now!

2011 Technical Conference
The 2011 Technical Conference was held in Pasadena, California on April 29 through May 1. A summary is Available Now!

The NCA Grant Program
Ever wonder where your NCA grant dollars go? We've added a list of grants made available by the National Carousel Association over the last ten years to our website! Read All About It!


	National Carousel Association - Current Carousel News

A Taste of Leavenworth raises money for Parker Museum

22-Feb-2012 Jean Bennett, News Flash Correspondent

This Saturday Feb 25th, A Taste of Leavenworth will be held to raise money for several museums in the city. It will begin at 5pm. For more info

Chavis Park carousel to be restored

21-Feb-2012 Jean Bennett, News Flash Correspondent

The Allan Herschell carousel in Chavis Park in Raleigh, NC is scheduled to be restored and moved to a new building in the next year.
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Lakeside Park, St Catharines Ontario article

06-Feb-2012 Jean Bennett, NCA News Correspondent

The NCA census chairman Patrick Wentzel wrote an article for Escarpment Views on the menagerie machine in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada.

Read It Now!

A New Carousel for theGreater Los Angeles Zoo Association

01-Dec-2011 Gary Nance, Webmaster

The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) has opened a brand new one-of-a-kind carousel in October on Zoo grounds. The Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel, featuring 66 artisan-crafted figures as diverse as a komodo dragon, poison dart frog, Sumatran tiger and a dung beetle chariot, is set apart by the quality of its exceptional craftsmanship, vibrant color, sense of fun and lively depictions of endangered wildlife and California flora and fauna. It was built for GLAZA by Carousel Works. Revenue from riders funds programs at the Zoo.

More information is available at the following links:

Los Angeles Times

Photo Gallery

KPCC FM (including video)

KABC TV News:

Pullen Park Grand Reopening

18-Nov-2011 Patrick Wentzel, Census Chairmn

Pullen Park reopens Saturday 11-19-11. Included in the renovations is a new carousel building for the grand Dentzel carousel. Read the adticle . . .

B&B Carousel and Steeplechase Plaza Update

11-Nov-2011 Patrick Wentzel, Census Chairman

NY1 has posted an article and video giving updated info on the B&B Carousel and Steeplechase Plaza. More Info . . .

Band Organ Rally in Sutter Creek

18-Oct-2011 Bette Largent, President

The 4th annual Band Organ Rally will be held in historic Sutter Creek, California on October 8th and 9th. The historic town in the heart of wine country is a fun place to visit and the addition of mechanical music displays makes it even better during the Fall season. Visit: suttercreek.org/organ-rally for more information.

Carousel Works machine opens at Detroit Zoo

29-Sep-2011 Jean Bennett, News Flash Reporter

A 33 figure menagerie carousel recently opened at the Detroit Zoo. Please read more

Denver Post NCA Convention Article

23-Sep-2011 Patrick Wentzel, NCA Census Chairman

The Denver Post has a nice oline article featuring the ongoing NCA Convention.

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Celebrate with the Paragon Carousel

07-Sep-2011 Jean Bennett, NCA News Flash Reporter

The Paragon Carousel in Hull MA will be open Sat Sept 17 from noon-6pm for the Endless Summer Waterfront Festival. There will be food, fun, entertainment and much more. For more info

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