We look forward to hearing from you and seeing you at the public meeting. On After twenty years, Max Hurley continues to energetically maintain and run the Glen Echo Park carousel and Wurlizter organ. Some things will hopefully never change at the Glen Echo Carousel, but those hundreds of little round lights have reason to burn more brightly these days. The funds are being used to restore the carousel and its animals to their original 1921 appearance. The repainting will help preserve the wood sculpture, exposed by many seasons of enjoyment.
Time is of the essence in many cases because of wear and tear.
The committee also wants to promote public awareness of the restoration process and costs. Headed by Chairperson Naomi Pena, the carousel committee has produced a colorful fund-raising brochure. Carousel lore, the carousel's rescue by local individuals and groups, and the careful stewardship of the Park Service has been combined with an explanation of the restoration process. Through the committee's outreach efforts, the latest re-installation of restored animals has garnered coverage in the local media. More special events and efforts to solicit foundation and corporate funding are in the works.