originally made for an amusement park in Meridian, Mississippi. The carousel changed hands a few times starting in the 1950s, and was purchased by Heritage Museums & Gardens founder Josiah Lilly in 1968. A special building was constructed for the carousel, which was opened to the public in 1972. The museum celebrated the 110th birthday of the carousel in September 2018 with a ceremony attended by two of Charles Looff’s descendants. References External links Botanical gardens in Massachusetts Automobile museums in Massachusetts Carousels in Massachusetts Museums in Barnstable County, Massachusetts Folk art museums and galleries in Massachusetts Open-air museums in Massachusetts History museums in Massachusetts Parks in Barnstable County, Massachusetts Buildings and structures in Sandwich, Massachusetts