Smithsonian Magazine

A Young Black Girl Was the First to Desegregate a Maryland Carousel in the 1960s. Now, the Historic Merry-Go-Round Will Entertain Visitors on the National Mall

The ride from Gwynn Oak Amusement Park has been out of commission for renovations since 2023. It opens to the public on April ...
Smithsonian Magazine

The Smithsonian’s Renovated Carousel Will Return to the National Mall for Another Round

The classic merry-go-round is gleaming again, but it’s more than an amusement: it’s a ride through history Lonnie G. Bunch III To take in a museum exhibition, with all its art and historical ...