In the above video, Paul Ramunni, Director of The New England Accordion Museum in Canaan, CT discusses some of the reasons for preserving the history of Accordion Americana.
Paul Ramunni, Founder and Director of the The New England Accordion Museum invites all to its Second Annual Open House on Sunday June 28, 2015 from 1-5 PM.at 17 Margaret Lane, Canaan, CT. Entertainment will be provided by Tony Lovello and more. Complementary dessert and beverages will be served.
Set in a garden party atmosphere, Paul will guide you through his extensive collection of accordions, each with its own unique story. You can also see new and used accordions and sheet music for sale.
The New England accordion Museum is a collection of antique and modern accordions as well as related memorabilia. On display are models from the very beginning of the accordion era starting in 1820 all the way up to the current day. There are over 300 accordions on display.
Paul said, “I do love the accordions themselves. When I take them apart for needed repairs, I especially appreciate the genius in their design and what it took to put them together so that they would work reliably. I have come to regard each one with the same appreciation as if they were a painting or a work of art.”
The museum opened its doors in October 2011. It is located in separate renovated spaces attached to Paul’s personal residence in North Canaan, Connecticut.
Accordionly to Paul: “Accordions have long been an intergral part of many families. They were there to comfort us in the bad times as well as to help us enjoy the good times.”
The New England Accordion Museum exists to display vintage and modern accordions for the general public’s enjoyment and edification. The goal is to find and save any accordions and memorabilia so that people, especially children, interested in this instrument, will learn to play and enjoy what many people have experienced over the last 200 years with accordions.
Admission is $5 for CAA members. $15 for non members. Space is limited. Please respond by June 14, 2015. Call Marilyn of CAA for reservations: 203-272-1202
For further information: ramunni@comcast.net or Phone: 860-833-1374
