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https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/nx-s1-5770103/smithsonian-carousel-reopens-national-mall-dc
Smithsonian carousel reopens on National Mall : NPR
Apr 24, 2026 - The carousel was first desegregated when part of Gwynn Oak Amusement Park outside Baltimore in 1963. It was moved to the National Mall after the park closed.
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https://www.wvtf.org/2026-04-24/decades-old-newly-restored-smithsonian-carousel-reopens-to-childrens-delight
Decades-old, newly restored Smithsonian carousel reopens — to children's delight | WVTF
Apr 24, 2026 - The carousel was first desegregated when part of Gwynn Oak Amusement Park outside Baltimore in 1963. It was moved to the National Mall after the park closed.
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https://www.washingtontimes.com:443/news/2026/apr/24/smithsonian-carousel-made-civil-rights-history-back-operation/
The Smithsonian carousel is back: here’s the fascinating history behind the beloved ride
Apr 25, 2026 - The Smithsonian-owned carousel reopened on the National Mall on Friday following nearly three years of restoration work.
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