A crowd gathered at the Flying Horses this weekend for the grand reopening to catch a glimpse of the work done during the off-season, and to get a chance at catching the coveted brass ring. The Flying Horses Carousel, which is on the National Historic Landmark registry, is the nation’s oldest platform carousel.

Bill Brown, Galen Brown, Maren Brown and Lyra Brown were first in line. – Ray Ewing
Maren Brown and Maeve Hamidian wait for the doors to open. – Ray Ewing
– Ray Ewing
Maeve Hamidian, Clare Bernard, Fia Hamidian and Mohammad Hamidian. – Ray Ewing
And finally the doors are opened! – Ray Ewing
– Ray Ewing
M.E. Houseknecht, Ellie Houseknecht and Derek Houseknecht. – Ray Ewing
Carousel includes carved wooden horses with manes and tails of real horse hair and glass eyes. – Ray Ewing
Flying Horses is the nation’s oldest platform carousel. – Ray Ewing
Parker Webster got the first brass ring of 2024. – Ray Ewing
Panels were refurbished over the winter. – Ray Ewing
Ellie Houseknecht and E.M. Houseknecht share a moment. – Ray Ewing
– Ray Ewing
Clare Bernard tries her luck. – Ray Ewing
– Ray Ewing
Horses in motion. – Ray Ewing
– Ray Ewing
Sebastrian Gale waves at mom. – Ray Ewing
– Ray Ewing
Free ride! – Ray Ewing

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  1. A big thanks to the Vineyard Preservation Trust for opening for Easter Weekend! We love taking our first ride on Easter!

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