HAMPTON, Va. (WVEC) — To celebrate National Carousel Day, also known as National Merry-Go-Round Day, the Hampton History Museum will offer free rides on the historic carousel Wednesday.
From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., guests can ride the historic Hampton Carousel for free. The ride usually costs $1.
The carousel was built in 1920 and has been restored to its original state. It's housed in its own weather-protected pavilion at Carousel Park on the city's downtown waterfront located at 602 Settlers Landing Road.
It's one of the only 170 antique wooden merry-go-rounds still existing in the United States.
To learn more about the Hampton Carousel, or the Hampton History Museum, click here.
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