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Museum Staff

Catherine Veenstra

Catherine Veenstra

Front Desk & Operations Manger

Catherine joined the Carousel Museum in 2024 as the Front Desk and Operations Manager. She comes to us with a background in Law and Museum Studies.

Morgan Fippinger

Morgan Fippinger

Executive Director

Morgan Urgo is the Executive Director of The Carousel Museum and Museum of Fire History. Morgan has been in this role since 2019 and oversees all

Richard Rich

Richard Rich

Restoration Manager

Richard came to the museum early in 2022. He brings with him over 30 years of museum experience serving as director of exhibits at two Connecticut museums

Jacson Deveau

Jacson Deveau

Weekend Staff

Jacson joined the museum in 2024 and is always happy to give any info on the museum or help in any way.

Bonnie Plourde

Bonnie Plourde

Museum Educator

Bonnie Plourde is a life-long carousel enthusiast who is thrilled to bring her passion for public education to the Carousel Museum team. With over

Katie Bassett

Katie Bassett

Marketing and Communications Manager

Katie Bassett is a passionate educator with a deep love of history and carousels. She joined The Carousel Museum in September of 2022 afte

Joe Hardin

Joe Hardin

Restoration Staff

Emily Morrissey

Emily Morrissey

Banquet/Facility Manager

Born and raised in Bristol, Emily possesses a deep affection for the realms of art and history.

Donna Woolcott

Donna Woolcott

Master Painter

Donna Woolcott's journey through the world of equestrian arts and carousel restoration is a tale of passion, skill and dedication. Her career, a beautiful blend

Lori Williams

Lori Williams

Executive Assistant

Lori Williams joined The Carousel Museum in 2022 as the Director’s Executive Assistant after two decades of working in the insurance industry.

Kyle Borbas

Kyle Borbas

Weekend/Facility Rentals

Kyle joined the Museum to support after hours events in the summer of 2024 after previously serving as a volunteer.

Rose Plourde

Rose Plourde

Weekend Staff

Rose Plourde joined The Carousel Museum in October 2024 as a birthday party hostess.

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