Join us as we read A Carousel Tale by Elisa Kleven.

Ernst loves the carousel near his house, and his favorite carousel animal is the dog. When the dog's wooden tail comes loose just before winter, Ernst is given the important job of keeping it safe until springtime. But the tail looks sad sitting on Ernst's shelf without its dog, and Ernst can't help but try to cheer it up. It isn't long before he has transformed the lonely tail into something wonderful. As spring approaches, Ernst wonders if he will have to give up his special creation. And if he doesn't, what will the poor dog have to wag? The imaginative crocodile from Ernst and The Puddle Pail shines once again in a story that children will treasure.

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Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of the carousel with NPS Ranger Kevin Patti. Learn about carousel history and fun facts about the carousel and Wurlitzer band organ. Watch the premiere on our YouTube channel on Friday, February 19 at 12:30pm.

Rosa Patton has been restoring carousels for 43 years, including the 20-year restoration of Glen Echo's carousel. She will discuss the painting style differences between carousel manufacturers, the types of paints used, and the tools and brushes used for achieving the signature look of each company. She will also give a painting technique demonstration to show how the company's artists worked and how these techniques were used during the carousel's restoration.

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The restorer and caretaker of the organ for the last 50 years will talk about the history of the organ at the Park, its modifications, restoration and maintenance.  A rear view of the organ’s mechanism will be described and shown in operation.

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Before Glen Echo’s wonderful W. H. Dentzel carousel was delivered from Philadelphia in 1921, the park featured a large carousel created in Coney Island by W. F. Mangels with horses and chariots by M. C. Illions. This presentation will consider why each of the carousels was purchased, compare the regional styles of the two manufacturers, introduce the men who carved and built the two carousels, and show how W. H. Dentzel recycled elements from the Glen Echo Mangels carousel into a “new” carousel in 1922.

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Join us for a virtual presentation by Ilana Trachtman, the producer of an upcoming documentary about the Civil Rights story of the Dentzel Carousel called "There Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round".

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Join us on February 18 at 12:30 pm for a LIVE launch event to kick off the Carousel 100th Anniversary Celebration! We will be live here on our website, on YouTube and on Facebook to tell you about the exciting activities and events we’ve planned for the months-long Carousel 100th Anniversary celebration.

We'll be live from the carousel building with Emcee Liz Dapo from the Puppet Co. and her sidekick (you’ll see when you tune in!), as well as Glen Echo Park Partnership Executive Director Katey Boerner and Partnership Board President Bonnie Casper. We will also have special messages from Senator Chris VanHollen, Congressman Jamie Raskin, Maryland Delegate Marc Korman, Montgomery County Councilmember Andrew Friedson, and other special guests!

Event will last about 20 minutes, so plan to join us for a Live Lunch Launch! 

Do your holiday shopping virtually with Glen Echo Park! Our virtual shopping experience is a new safe and accessible way to support the Park and resident artists. Our virtual shoppers can help you pick out your favorite holiday gifts.

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Do your holiday shopping virtually with Glen Echo Park! Our virtual shopping experience is a new safe and accessible way to support the Park and resident artists. Our virtual shoppers can help you pick out your favorite holiday gifts.

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Do your holiday shopping virtually with Glen Echo Park! Our virtual shopping experience is a new safe and accessible way to support the Park and resident artists. Our virtual shoppers can help you pick out your favorite holiday gifts.

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