The Carriage Association of America ( CAA ) was founded in 1960 and is the oldest and largest international organization devoted to the preservation and restoration of horse-drawn carriages and sleighs. We have introduced thousands of people to the wonders of collecting these vehicles and the pleasures of driving them. We help our members discover the beauty and charm of a life-style that has all but vanished from our modern world. The Founding Members of the CAA had a bold dream, believing that there were many fellow carriage enthusiasts in the nation, and knowing that, if they were brought together, the shared knowledge would benefit us all. The Mission Statement drawn up by these founders has remained the strong backbone of the organization ever since. THE CARRIAGE JOURNAL, our official publication, has been distributed to our members without interruption for more than 40 years. Published five times a year, it contains informative articles about a wide range of subjects: driving, harnessing, restoration, preservation, history, and news about meetings, clinics and shows. THE JOURNAL also introduces its readers to many of our members and their collections, and visits some of the great museums around the world. Membership Benefits abound. To name just a few of many, we sponsor special conferences, driving meets and overseas tours where members rub shoulders with some of the world's leading carriage experts Annual conferences are held in a variety of locations, with seminars, drives, hands-on demonstrations, banquets and restoration competitions. These conferences are always well attended and enjoyable.
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Lansdowne Elementary School offers a variety of academic and co-curricular programs to students. The school has clubs and organizations that involve students in various extracurricular programs, including sports activities, arts and crafts, chorus and solo singing, orchestra and drama. Its curriculum includes various subjects, such as English, social studies, family and consumer science, mathematics, arts and health education. The school also offers foreign languages, such as French and Spanish. Its sports activities include baseball, cross country, and track and field. The institution also offers various services and facilities that include community development and relations, financial aid, a cafeteria and transportation facilities. Additionally, the school has an audiovisual room and computer laboratory. It is located in Lexington, Ky., and is affiliated with Fayette County Schools.
Cassidy Elementary School is operated by the Fayette County School District and offers educational programs in grades kindergarten through five. The school s academic curriculum includes reading, physical education, special education, music, language art, spelling and vocabulary, English, math, science, social studies and basic skills. The school has a library and a media center that offers a collection of atlas, dictionary and encyclopedia, as well as books, puzzles, quizzes and resources for students and teachers. It offers a wide range of athletic activities, such as basketball, volleyball, football, soccer, softball, baseball, cross country, and track and field. Cassidy Elementary School serves more than 500 students and is located in Lexington, Ky.
