The Hampton Carousel is a rare and beautiful example of American folk art. Its prancing horses and elegant chariots have charmed and delighted over 500,000 visitors since becoming a permanent structure in Carousel Park.

Over the past 16 years the carousel horses have been impacted by visitor use and building conditions. Currently, the horses need to be restored to museum quality. Over the next year, the City of Hampton will make many improvements to the building including a new heating and air conditioning system and tempered glass windows. These improvements will help preserve the carousel for the future. Additionally, some funds from the Friends of the Carousel Trust will be used to restore the carousel horses. We intend to send ten stately steeds off gracefully to the barn for restoration in the next several months.

Please consider making a gift today to the Foundation of the Virginia Air & Space Center to benefit the Hampton Carousel Restoration Project. Through community support we can ensure that the Hampton Carousel will continue to enchant children of all ages for years to come!

Click here to donate online
or call Rebecca Kleinhample at 757-727-0900, ext. 741