I Love New York lists HCFM as one of the "Places in New York State Where Adults Can be a Kid Again"12/12/2023 In an article written by Ross D. Levi & Emma Frisbie, the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum was included as a New York State place "where adults can be a kid again". The article includes a variety of different types of organizations in New York State including amusement parks, restaurants, and museums. Some of our local partners also included in the article include: Midway State Park, Explore & More, & Platter's Chocolate Factory.
To read about more interesting places to bring out your inner child, visit the article here. https://www.iloveny.com/blog/post/places-in-new-york-state-where-adults-can-be-a-kid-again/
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[12/11/2023]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HCFM Press Contact Ian Seppala, 716-693-1885 director@carrouselmuseum.org Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum awarded $40,000 by the New York State Council on the Arts North Tonawanda, NY – [Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum] announced today a grant award totaling [$40,000] from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) to support the nonprofit arts and culture sector. Through New York State’s continued investment in arts and culture, NYSCA has awarded over $80 million since Spring 2023 to over 1,500 artists and organizations across the state. Governor Kathy Hochul said, “Research confirms what we’ve always known here in New York: arts and culture are a powerhouse, with a staggering return on investment for our economy and our communities. Nonprofit arts and culture organizations and their audiences generated $151.7 billion in economic activity nationwide in 2022 and New York’s unparalleled arts and culture sector is leading the way to benefit our residents, our students and our visitors every day. I commend these grantees on their achievements and look forward to their contributions in the coming year." NYSCA Chair Katherine Nicholls added, “Thanks to the unwavering support of Governor Hochul and our Legislature, NYSCA is so proud to support the work of organizations and artists from all across New York. Spanning the entire breadth of the arts and culture sector – from world-renowned performers to after-school programs, from long established museums to community arts collectives – these organizations and artists together are a powerful driver of health, tourism, economy and education for our residents and visitors. On behalf of Council and staff, congratulations to Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum and thank you for your perseverance, your creativity and your tireless service to New York State.” About the New York State Council on the Arts The mission of the New York State Council on the Arts is to foster and advance the full breadth of New York State’s arts, culture, and creativity for all. To support the ongoing recovery of the arts across New York State, the Council on the Arts will award $127 million in FY 2024. The Council on the Arts further advances New York's creative culture by convening leaders in the field and providing organizational and professional development opportunities and informational resources. Created by Governor Nelson Rockefeller in 1960 and continued with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the Council is an agency that is part of the Executive Branch. For more information on NYSCA, please visit www.arts.ny.gov, and follow NYSCA's Facebook page, Twitter @NYSCArts and Instagram @NYSCouncilontheArts. 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. www.carrouselmuseum.org Local Travel Blogger and writer 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/. 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. Editor's Note: On December 19th, 2023 Channel 13 release a director's cut of the footage. This can be found here.
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/ 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.
"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/ Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum set to join Party on the Plaza, hosted by the Aquarium of Niagara8/1/2023 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.” 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 Niagara Falls hosted the Military Reunion Network, and visited the museum this week. The Military Reunion Network annual educational summit had "77 attendees representing 39 different military reunion groups, as well as 45 suppliers."
For more information on the visit, and on the Military Reunion Network, read the article by Niagara Frontier Publications here. |
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