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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

Kristen Berggren

Kristen Berggren

Museum Staff

Kristen Berggren plays a key role at The Carousel Museum, supporting both private events and the education department.

Joe Hardin

Joe Hardin

Restoration Staff

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

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

Allyson Claudepierre

Allyson Claudepierre

Museum Staff

Allyson is an upcoming senior at Lewis Mills High School in Burlington. She takes pride in her involvement

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.

Cheryl Romeo

Cheryl Romeo

Museum Staff

Cheryl Romeo is an enthusiastic aficionado of carousels, brimming with boundless knowledge and a contagious passion for these whimsical rides. Since joining the museum in 2022, Cheryl has become an integral part of our team,

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