Keep the Horses Flying!

$68,927

Raised

Donations

$250,000

Goal

Did you know this Merry-Go-Round and it’s “flying horses” have been in continuous operation since 1867?

It takes time and resources to keep these legendary Merry-Go-Round horses flying!

The salt from the ocean air, blowing sand and summer storms all take a toll on our hand-carved stable of horses.

At the end of the season, local artisans inspect each horse and repair them by hand, as needed. Fresh coats of paint, saddles, natural horsehair manes and glass eyes are all parts of the annual restoration process. Along with the preservation and restoration of the Merry-Go-Round structure itself, the yearly maintenance routine has remained the same since this Merry-Go-Round started flying 100 years ago.

It takes a small army of volunteers, community leaders and generous people like YOU to keep this National Treasure flying year after year!

No donation is too small, and we appreciate any gift amount to help us continue to preserve the Watch Hill Flying Horse Merry-Go-Round!

Thank you for your support!

The Watch Hill Memorial Library & Improvement Society is a Section 501(c) (3) charitable organization, EIN 23-7258669. All donations are deemed tax-deductible absent any limitations on deductibility applicable to a particular taxpayer. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution.