Historic Preservation | Flying Horse Merry-Go-Round
151 Bay Street, Watch Hill, RI 02891
Voice - Main Phone
Walk-in
Inside Horse $1, Outside Horse $1.50; Children riding outside horses have the chance to grab a brass ring from the outer fence and with a free ride.
Westerly
Description
The only surviving flying horse carousel in the country and the oldest continuously operating carousel in the United States, made in 1867 and brought to Watch Hill, Rhode Island in 1883. Each Loof horse is hand carved from wood and is embellished with real tails and manes, leather saddles and agate eyes. National Historic Landmark, maintained by the Watch Hill Memorial Library & Improvement Society.
What's Here
Providing organization
Watch Hill Memorial Library Improvement Society
The original mission of the WHMLIS was to develop, improve and beautify the village, to secure public health and cultivate public spirit as well as to quicken the social and intellectual life of the people. Over the years, the charge has expanded to maintaining the library in the Memorial Building, sustaining the planted islands in the village, showcasing local artists in art and photography shows sponsoring children's programs, assisting with local attractions, including the Lighthouse, Merry-Go-Round, and the Chief Ninigret and The Dreamer statues. These projects and others are accomplished through membership dues and fundraisers such as the Boutique and the Garden Tour.