At the Albany Historic Carousel and Museum, an ornately decorated carousel sits at the center of a brightly lit room, waiting for the organ music to play and begin its promenade.
Meanwhile, downstairs in a windowless room, volunteers shape blocks of wood into carousel animals by hand – continuing work that’s been underway for more than two decades.
As the nonprofit celebrates National Carousel Day on July 25 with free rides for visitors, Executive Director Nicki Marazzani says it’s the craftsmanship behind the carousel that makes it so special…