Martha's Vineyard Preservation Trust

Martha’s Vineyard Preservation Trust will undertake restoration of the Flying Horses Carousel, a National Historic Landmark and the oldest platform carousel in the United States. Project activities will include the repair and restoration of 16 of the carousel’s 20 horses, restoration and replacement of the carousel’s mechanical components, and restoration of its four scenic panels. The project will engage a structural engineer, restoration contractors, and a painting restoration specialist to protect and preserve the carousel while maintaining its historical significance. As a result of the project, the carousel will be more structurally stable and available for use by visitors.