Flying Horses Grand Reopening Showcases Restored Carousel
Memorial Day weekend marked the official reopening of the carousel.
Memorial Day weekend marked the official reopening of the carousel.
The carousel was constructed by manufacturer Charles Dare in 1876 and was brought to the Island eight years later.
The carousel was constructed by manufacturer Charles Dare in 1876 and was brought to the Island eight years later.
Carpenter Myles Thurlow repaired many of the horses legs.
Carpenter Myles Thurlow repaired many of the horses legs.
Bob Schwier and John Anderson worked on the restoration effort.
Bob Schwier and John Anderson worked on the restoration effort.
Nevette Previd: The popcorn is always good, the horses are always jolly, and the music will always make you feel good."
Nevette Previd: The popcorn is always good, the horses are always jolly, and the music will always make you feel good."
Longtime carousel employee Lee Benjamin regaled attendees with carousel history.
Longtime carousel employee Lee Benjamin regaled attendees with carousel history.
After the presentations the carousel was opened to riders again.
After the presentations the carousel was opened to riders again.
Flying Horses receive approximately 300,000 riders each year.
Flying Horses receive approximately 300,000 riders each year.
The sound of organ waltzes is welcome fixture downtown Oak Bluffs.
The sound of organ waltzes is welcome fixture downtown Oak Bluffs.
Zeroing in on the ring.
Zeroing in on the ring.
There's a skill to grabbing multiple rings as you pass by.
There's a skill to grabbing multiple rings as you pass by.
Fun times for old and young alike.
Fun times for old and young alike.
The scent of buttered popcorn attracts a crowd.
The scent of buttered popcorn attracts a crowd.
Sarah Deoliveira makes fresh cotton candy.
Sarah Deoliveira makes fresh cotton candy.
Crowds wandered in throughout the day.
Crowds wandered in throughout the day.
A crowd gathered at the Flying Horses for the grand reopening to catch a glimpse of the work done on the oldest operating carousel in the country, or perhaps to get a chance at catching the coveted brass ring.