2019 NCA Convention

WASHINGTON WHIRL
47th Annual Convention
National Carousel Association
September 11-15, 2019
Based at the Bethesda Marriott
5151 Pooks Hill Road, Bethesda, MD 20814

CONVENTION
PROGRAM
Join the fun as we explore
the Washington region,
see fabulous carousels,
enjoy crank organs,
learn from the masters!

G. A. Dentzel hippocampus
Chesapeake Carousel
Photo: Gary Nance, 2005

U. S. Merry-Go-Round Company figures,
All-Hallows Guild Carousel
Photo: Barbara Fahs Charles, 2011

W. H. Dentzel Carousel
Glen Echo Park
Photo: Barbara Fahs Charles, 2017

6pm. Wednesday, Sept. 11. Welcome Reception at Hotel
Meet old friends and make new ones
Short presentations on carousel projects around the country
Roundabout Faire opens

Thursday, Sept. 12. Carousels & Trains
1915 Herschell-Spillman Ovid Hazen Wells Carousel
at Wheaton Regional Park, Montgomery County, MD

National Capital Trolley Museum, Colesville, MD
Trolley ride and museum (visit their website)

Lunch at Watkins Regional Park, Prince George's County, MD
1906/1930 Dentzel Chesapeake Carousel
Explanation of restoration by Rosa Patton and Todd Goings
Miniature train ride

Dinner with Southern Maryland Carousel Group, La Plata, MD
Try eating a Chesapeake blue crab!
Visit the Southern Maryland Carousel Group's website

Friday, Sept. 13. Cathedral, Mill & Museums
Special viewing of a few figures
from the All Hallows Guild Carousel
Opportunity to explore the Washington National Cathedral

Lunch in Rock Creek Park and visit to working Peirce Mill
Visit the Friends of Peirce Mill website

Three afternoon choices (each bus goes to a different location):
  • Ride the Allan Herschell Carousel on Mall and visit museums
  • Tour the Capitol and Capitol Hill
  • See a few of the Smithsonian's carousel figures in storage

Dinner and crank organ concert at Historic Eastern Market
Visit the Eastern Market website

More on carousel projects & Roundabout Faire at hotel

Photo shows of the carousels are available at carousels.org

Saturday, September 14. Animals, Carousels & Banquet
Solar-powered Speedwell Foundation Conservation Carousel
Free time at the National Zoo to admire the Giant Pandas!

Lunch at Glen Echo Park, Glen Echo, MD

1921 W. H. Dentzel Carousel & Wurlitzer 165 Band Organ
Note: The NCA was notified recently that the carousel
will be closed for much needed building and roof repairs.
This carousel will not be available for riding or viewing
during this year's convention.

Talks about carousels and their differences: More . . .
    Tobin Fraley on "Carvers and Carving Styles"
    Rosa Patton on "Painting Styles of the Different Makers"
    Todd Goings on "Comparing Machinery and Frames"

Crank organ demonstration & discussion. More . . .

Free time to explore Glen Echo Park and the Artist Studios
Park Ranger tours of the Park and Clara Barton House

Roundabout Faire at Hotel
Banquet and Preservation Fund Auction at Hotel

9-11am. Sunday, September 15. General Meeting at Hotel. Share your ideas for making the NCA better than ever!

New: 1-4pm. Sunday, September 15. Visit to Durward Center's fabulous Orchestrion Hall, Baltimore, MD
All proceeds will benefit the Carousel & Band Organ at Seaside Heights, NJ (optional, transportation not provided).
Orchestrion Hall, known locally as Clock House for its tower clocks and bell-striking dragon, is Durward Center's
residence, music hall and band organ restoration studio. The gas-lit Victorian row house contains a lifelong
collection of music machines, clocks, sculpture, and eclectic antiques. See YouTube for a video.

Hotel Rooms. The Bethesda Marriott can be booked for the nights of September 11-14, 2019 at the NCA Group
Rate of $129 (single), $139 (double), $149 (triple), or $159 (quadruple), plus taxes. The NCA rate includes breakfast
and free parking. The NCA rate is NOT available pre- or post-convention. Book hotel reservations online at
https://book.passkey.com/e/49781682 or by phone at 301-897-9400. Say that you are with the National Carousel
Association. Make your reservations early. Final cut-off date for the NCA Group Rate is August 22, 2019.

Travel. The Washington region is served by three airports: Reagan National Airport (DCA),
Dulles International Airport (IAD), and Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)-and by Amtrak
railway to Union Station. For reference, estimated one-way fares via Uber/Lyft to the Bethesda Marriott
are: DCA ($40), IAD ($53), BWI ($69), and Union Station ($38). The Bethesda Marriott has
shuttle service to and from the Medical Center Station on the Metro Red Line. Public transportation is available
from all three airports to the Medical Center Station for a one-way cost of under $15. Detailed information for
local transportation will be available on request.

Registration.The registration form is available online as a PDF document, Click to Download. One must be a member
of the NCA to attend the convention. Please renew now by mail or join online for 2019 at carousels.org

Organizing Committee for the 2019 National Carousel Association 47th Annual Convention
Co-Chair: Barbara Fahs Charles, NCA Co-Founder (Send Email)
Co-Chair: Vickie Stauffer, NCA Vice President (Send Email)
Patrick Wentzel, NCA President (Send Email)
Registration: Brenda Wentzel (Send Email) or 304-428-3544
Fundraising and Bus Captain: Sharon Black (Send Email)
Membership: Karen VanSant , NCA Executive Secretary (Send Email)

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