Flying Horses Carousel
Massachusetts · United States
This is the oldest platform merry-go-round in the country. If you grab the brass ring, you ride for free.
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Flying Horses Carousel
Welcome to Oak Bluffs, a charming maritime enclave situated on the picturesque island of Martha's Vineyard off the coast of Massachusetts. As we stand here taking in the salty coastal breeze, we find ourselves at the threshold of…
Listen in the app2The Exterior Architecture and Approach
As we approach the structure housing the Flying Horses Carousel, your immediate scholarly observation might be one of architectural dissonance. When we conceptualize a grand, historic carousel, our minds naturally conjure images…
Listen in the app3The Ticket Booth and Entryway
Having crossed the threshold into the interior of the barn structure, we immediately encounter the operational heart of the visitor experience: the ticketing area. This modest station serves a much deeper function than merely…
Listen in the app4The Stationary Platform and Mechanics
We now step onto the historic platform of the Flying Horses, the very foundation of this kinetic masterpiece. As you establish your footing, take a moment to look down and appreciate the sheer age of the structure beneath you. …
Listen in the app5The Hand-Carved Wooden Horses
Turn your attention now to the magnificent sculptural figures that populate this historic platform. These are not mass produced plastic molds, but individually hand carved wooden horses, each representing a remarkable triumph of…
Listen in the app6The Nineteen Twenty Three Wurlitzer Band Organ
As you secure your position on your chosen wooden steed, prepare your auditory senses for a truly magnificent experience. A vital, indispensable component of any authentic, historic carousel is its mechanical voice. …
Listen in the app7The Inside Ring Dispenser and the Inner Track
As the platform reaches its full rotational speed and the Wurlitzer organ fills the air with its joyous cacophony, we engage with the most legendary and interactive element of the Flying Horses: the ring game. This carousel is a…
Listen in the app8The Outside Dispenser and the Pursuit of the Brass Ring
We now direct our attention to the outer perimeter of the rotating deck, specifically focusing on the exterior ring dispenser. This is the theater where the most dramatic act of the Flying Horses Carousel unfolds. …
Listen in the app9Closing
As the great electrical motor disengages and the heavy wooden platform slowly grinds to a gentle halt, the spell of the Flying Horses Carousel begins to wane. The riders, clutching their iron rings and perhaps one gleaming brass…
Listen in the app
What is Flying Horses Carousel?
Flying Horses Carousel is a place in Massachusetts · United States with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Massachusetts · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.4574, -70.5571 |
| Last updated |
