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The History and Hope of Immigrant Carvers.

Did you know that most Golden Age carousel artists immigrated from abroad? Get an in-depth look at the lives of German and Italian immigrant carvers and the obstacles they overcame to achieve the American Dream. The Carousel Museum’s Kristen Berggren will bring alive an appreciation of their contributions to the amusement industry and to the fabric of American life.

when

October 10, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

where

95 Riverside Ave
Bristol, CT 06010, CT 06010 United States

cost

15

contact

The Carousel Museum

860-585-5411

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Did you know that most Golden Age carousel artists immigrated from abroad? Get an in-depth look at the lives of German and Italian immigrant carvers and the obstacles they overcame to achieve the American Dream. The Carousel Museum’s Kristen Berggren will bring alive an appreciation of their contributions to the amusement industry and to the fabric of American life.

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Imagination Playground

Children can build skills, solve problems, and make friends in the Court using an innovative system of large-scale, lightweight blocks designed to encourage fun and learning through curiosity-driven play. For ages 8 and under with adult caregivers. Available throughout September and October: Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri and Sat | 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sundays | 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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Bunny Book Group

Inspired by the season’s theme, We all build, Bunny Book Group invites children to read stories that explore how an idea can evolve into a beautiful, inspiring, and innovative creation. Each week features a different book from the Grace Farms Library paired with hands-on activities informed by the architecture, art, and landscape at Grace Farms. Fridays | 10:15 AM – 10:45 AM and 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Grace Farms

For Which It Stands…

This exhibition examines depictions of the American flag through 75 works by a diverse group of artists, beginning during WWI with Childe Hassam’s Italian Day, May 1918 and continuing to the present day, including a textile sculpture commissioned for the show from Maria de Los Angeles. The exhibition includes work in a variety of media by artists including Jasper Johns, Faith Ringgold, Robert Rauschenberg, Shepard Fairey, and Julie Mehretu, and challenges viewers to consider who the American flag truly represents…

Bellermine Hall – Fairfield University

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