Step Back in Time Weekend - Carousel Organ Association of America Rally


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10:00am - 5:00pm
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Repeats every day until Sun Sep 30 2012 .
September 29, 2012
September 30, 2012
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September 30, 2012
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Summer
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September 29-30
10:00am - 5:00pm

Can’t get enough of the happiest music on Earth? Then come to our first-ever Carousel Organ Rally. The rally features a dozen large band organs, including the largest trumpet organ in Canada. You will hear the sounds of an entire band played mechanically by organs made by Gavioli, Ruth & Sohn, Stinson, and Wurlitzer.  Members of the Carousel Organ Association of America will bring these remarkable machines from all over the eastern United States.

You will also hear many strolling hand-cranked grinder organs throughout the museum's historic village. Holding its own, the Mighty, Majestic, Military Band Organ of the Empire State, which makes its home at the museum, will give regular concerts in the Carousel Pavilion. 

Highlight Activities

  • Carving: Bob Yorburg, a contributing carver of the Empire State Carousel, will demonstrate designing and carving a carousel organ facade.  In a style he calls "amusement baroque," Yorburg's over-the-top baroque architectural carvings are whimsical and enchanting. Posters of the Wurlitzer 165 facade that Bob created will be available.  (Saturday, 3 pm)
  • Booksigning: For anyone inspired to try decorative carving, Bob Yorburg's book "Acanthus Carving and Design" takes readers step by step through drawing and transferring patterns, wood preparation, tool sharpening, carving and detailing, and finishing. (Saturday)
  • Hear the 77th New York Regimental Balladeers. A special presentation of "Hard Times Come Again No More: America's Heart Songs." The balladeers preserve the songs, tunes, history, and spirit of the Antebellum and Civil War period using original musical arrangements and lyrics.  Open seating is on a first-come basis. (Saturday, 1:00-2:30 pm)

Plus all the delightful activities that happen every day at The Farmers’ Museum:

  • Take a spin on the Empire State Carousel.
  • Print a poster on the Liberty Press.
  • Build your own toolbox.
  • Enjoy a heart-pounding band organ concert.
  • Watch how medicines were made in the 1840s.
  • See flax fiber transformed into yarn.
  • Experience life on a farm.
  • See rope being made.
  • Feed the baby animals in Children's Barnyard.
  • Milk a cow.
  • And all the activities in the Historic Buildings, all too numerous to mention!
  • Crossroads Cafe: Fresh homemade soups and chili, cold and hot drinks, fresh baked goods and ice cream (located next to Bump Tavern in the Historic Village)
  • The Farmers' Museum Store: merchandise based on the history and culture of New York State and rural America. Handcrafted items produced by our highly skilled staff and local artisans are featured. A section containing toys, games, books and crafts will please children of all ages! (located in the Herders Cottage)

Admission to the rally is included with regular museum admission.

 

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