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"The Power of Childhood" by Moxie Gardiner

11/3/2023

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Local Travel Blogger and write Moxie Gardiner visited the museum this fall, and celebrated the visit with a blog entitled: "The Power of Childhood". In the blog post, Moxie shares memories of local amusement and comments on the healing powers of memory. To read the article, click here.

To read more of Moxie's work, please visit https://moxiegardiner.com/.
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Chuck Visits HCFM, on Chuck's Big Adventure

11/2/2023

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Chuck and his crew from the NBC affiliate in Indianapolis (13 WTHR) visited Niagara Falls, and stopped by at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum. Chuck spoke to Executive Director Ian K. Seppala about what makes the museum so important (and fun!) to visit. He also got a quick lesson from Carver Doug Bathke, and tried some carving himself. You can watch his segment about HCFM below. For more on his visit to Niagara Falls view his blog here.
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Press Release- Fall Adult Events

10/6/2023

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​[10/6/2023] 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

HCFM Press Contact Ian Seppala, 716-693-1885 director@carrouselmuseum.org
 
[Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum] Announces Two Fall Adult Events at the Museum, Lantern Tours and Cookies & Carrousels. 

[North Tonawanda]—The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum has announced that it will be hosting two adult events this holiday season. Lantern Tours on Friday, October 27th  and Saturday, October 28th from 7pm-9pm. Join Director, Ian Seppala, in an after hours after dark tour of the museum by lantern light. Hear stories never told before, the scandals, the tragedies, the gruesome take on historic amusement. This event is for 16+ only. Tickets are $25 per person or $40 for two people. 

Join Fairy Cakes Cupcakery at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum for Cookies and Carrousels on Friday, December 1st from 6pm-8pm.  Each attendee will be given four cookies and the Fairy Cakes Cupcakery staff will go step by step to show you how to create 4 wintery designs. This event is for 16+ only. Tickets are $50 per person or $90 for two people. 

Contact the museum at info@carrouselmuseum.org for more information. 

About the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum (HCFM) ​The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, operated by the Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier, is a premier national historic site and community resource for family recreation and learning that fosters an appreciation for the unique heritage of the carousel and related industries in the Niagara Region. To learn more, visit www.carrouselmuseum.org
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Halloween Spooktacular listed in Buffalo Rising's Fall into Fun guide.

10/2/2023

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The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum's children's Halloween event, Halloween Spooktacular, has been featured in the Buffalo Rising Article "Fall into Fun". The article mentions fun family related activities to do in Western New York from October 1st to October 15th. Spooktacular takes place October 14th & 15th in two hours time slots. For more information and tickets click here.

Click on the link below to read the article and see what else the area has in the weeks to come!
https://www.buffalorising.com/2023/09/fall-into-fun-a-guide-to-early-october-events-in-buffalo-oct-1-15-featuring-pet-portraits-poetry-nights-chalkfest-43north-and-more/
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Museum sadly announces passing of long-term volunteer Dorothy "Dottie" Sowers

9/19/2023

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The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum sadly announces the passing of Dottie Sowers. Dottie was a long-term volunteer at the museum. Known for her kindness and generous smile, Dottie operated the Kiddie Carrousel for years, and was prominent at special events. ​She will be sadly missed by her loved ones and the museum. Dottie was also a legendary swimming coach and is a member of the Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame.
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"Dorothy June
of Tonawanda NY passed away on September 10, 2023 Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Charles Sowers; cherished mother of Mary Beth (Timothy) O'Brien; devoted grandmother of Robert (Carrie) and Kevin (Allison) O'Brien and loving great grandmother of Avery and Abigail. Dorothy's Family will receive friends on Monday September 18th from 3-7 PM at the DENGLER ROBERTS PERNA FUNERAL HOME 3070 Delaware Ave, Kenmore NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday September 19th, 9:30 AM at St. Christopher's RC Church, 2660 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda, NY 14150. Please assemble at the church. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dorothy's memory to the Town of Tonawanda Aquettes 212 Lowell Road, Kenmore, NY 14217 or Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum."

www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/buffalonews/name/dorothy-sowers-obituary?id=53121636
https://www.buffalosportshallfame.com/member/dorothy-sowers/

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Arts & Culture Coalition of Niagara County Appeals for Operational Support

8/3/2023

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Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum set to join Party on the Plaza, hosted by the Aquarium of Niagara

8/1/2023

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HCFM is proud to announce that they will be one of the community partners joining the Aquarium of Niagara for the popular Party on the Plaza August 2nd. The event lasts from 5:30-7:30pm.

According to a press release by the Aquarium “Programming like ‘Party on the Plaza’ directly represents the Aquarium’s efforts to execute its strategic goals to build community locally and regionally, become a quality-of-life resource for our neighbors, and create a more welcoming environment for all. Last year’s event welcomed 300 guests, connecting them with valuable community partners and the Aquarium.”
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For more information, follow the link below to reporting by Niagara Frontier Publications

https://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/current/2023/07/31/156534/popular-community-festival-party-on-the-plaza-returns-to-aquarium-of-niagara​
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Museums Announces passing of Long-time volunteer Donald "Don" Larrabee

5/24/2023

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It is with great sadness that the museum announces the passing of Donald "Don Larrabee. Don was a kind person who was a stable of the museum's maintenance team. His passion for his local community was only surpassed by his love for his family. Below is his Obituary, as printed by the Niagara Gazette:
      Donald Howard Larrabee, 81, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on July 8, 1941, the son of Howard and Mildred (Owler) Larrabee. Don graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1959 before serving in the United States Navy. He went on to receive his AAS in Chemistry from NCCC. Don spent most of his career at TAM Ceramics until his retirement in 2003.
Don and his wife Suzanne (Hickox) Larrabee were married on March 10, 1962, and together they were blessed with three children. The couple settled in Niagara Falls but continued to spend many of their summer days at the family property on Lake Ontario. The pair built their retirement home on that property and Don enjoyed his daily walks along the beach.
Don was a long-time member of Pierce Avenue Presbyterian Church until it disbanded and now is a faithful member of St. John Lutheran Church in Youngstown, NY. For many years, Don was an active member of the Boy Scouts of America acting as Institutional Representative with the troops at Pierce Avenue Presbyterian Church. He also was an amateur radio operator, WB2UQA, and member of Lockport ARA. Don was a skilled handyman and tinkerer and put his skilled hands to use supporting the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum in his retirement. He was also a member of the Vintage Aircraft Group that is now associated with the Niagara Aerospace Museum. Don's love of planes and flying resulted in him getting his private pilot's license at age 55. Don and Sue loved to travel and enjoyed many trips to beautiful destinations with beloved friends and family.
Don is survived by his wife, Suzanne; his three children, Diana J. Larrabee (Lawrence Williams), William D. Larrabee (Elizabeth), and Beth S. Keiper (Keith); and five grandchildren, Matthew, Owen, Jacob, James and Addison. He is predeceased by his parents, Howard and Mildred Larrabee, and his sister and brother-in-law, Carole and James VanOrman. Don is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Don was loved and cherished by many and will be missed.
Calling hours will be held on THURSDAY from 3-7 PM. at the HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC., 3648 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, NY 14131. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM. on FRIDAY at St. John Lutheran Church, 420 Lockport St., Youngstown, NY 14174. Burial will be in Niagara Falls Memorial Park.
The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John Lutheran Church, PO Box 365, Youngstown, NY 14174, Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, 180 Thompson Street, North Tonawanda, NY 14120, or a charity of your choice. Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com
https://obituaries.niagara-gazette.com/obituary/donald-larrabee-1087994644​
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Local Carver Donates Chess Set to Middle School

5/22/2023

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Gary Dahlstrom, a local carver and member of the Niagara Frontier Carving Club, donated his hand carved chess set to a middle school in the Grand Island School District. The chess set was on display at the museum for the 2022 season.

​For more information, click the link here or below.

https://www.wnypapers.com/news/article/featured/2023/05/20/155616/woodcarver-donates-chess-set-to-middle-school​

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Press Release-Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum joins Museums For All

4/26/2023

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[4/26/2023] 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
IMLS Press Contact Erica Jaros EJaros@imls.gov
ACM Press Contact Alison Howard, 703-224-3100 x102 Alison.Howard@ChildrensMuseums.org
HCFM Press Contact Ian Seppala, 716-693-1885 director@carrouselmuseum.org
 
[Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum]Announces Access Program for Low-Income Families Museums for All to increase accessibility of high-quality museum learning resources. 

[North Tonawanda]—Today Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum announced that it has joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM), to encourage people of all backgrounds to visit museums regularly and build lifelong museum-going habits. The program supports those receiving food assistance (SNAP) benefits visiting Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum for a minimal fee of $3.00 per person, up to six people, with the presentation of a SNAP Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card. Similar free and reduced admission is available to eligible members of the public at more than 850 museums across the country. Museums for All is part of the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum’s broad commitment to seek, include, and welcome all audiences. 

Museums for All helps expand access to museums and also raise public awareness about how museums in the U.S. are reaching their entire communities. More than 850 institutions participate in the initiative, including art museums, children’s museums, science centers, botanical gardens, zoos, history museums, and more. Participating museums are located nationwide, representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Virgin Islands.

About the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) The Institute of Museum and Library Services is the primary source of federal support for the nation’s 123,000 libraries and 35,000 museums. Our mission is to inspire libraries and museums to advance innovation, lifelong learning, and cultural and civic engagement. Our grant making, policy development, and research help libraries and museums deliver valuable services that make it possible for communities and individuals to thrive. To learn more, visit www.imls.gov and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. 

About Association of Children’s Museums (ACM) The Association of Children's Museums (ACM) champions children's museums worldwide. With more than 460 members in 50 states and 16 countries, ACM leverages the collective knowledge of children's museums through convening, sharing, and dissemination. Learn more at www.childrensmuseums.org.

About the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum (HCFM) ​The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum, operated by the Carousel Society of the Niagara Frontier, is a premier national historic site and community resource for family recreation and learning that fosters an appreciation for the unique heritage of the carousel and related industries in the Niagara Region. To learn more, visit www.carrouselmuseum.org

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