Since 1973 the National Carousel Association has been working
to keep America's remaining carousels in operation. Through a
wide range of programs and projects, the NCA has participated
in the restoration and preservation of many of the antique
carousels in operation in our country today.
1926 Spillman / Looff / Carmel
Griffith Park
Los Angeles, CA Photo courtesy of Rick Ellis
Here is another carousel that's available for riding all year long!
This carousel has the distinction of being the inspiration for
Disneyland!
The idea came to Walt Disney while sitting on a bench at this
carousel and drawing pictures of his daughters as they rode.
Many of the figures on this mixed-figure carousel are in old
paint. Better stop by and take a look (and a ride) today!
The National Carousel Association
Preserving the Past
Maintaining the Present
Ensuring the Future
What's up at the NCA?
2010 Convention - Spokane, WA
The 2010 convention, Carousels of Discovery
will be held during September in Spokane, Washington.
The dates have been changed to September 21 through
September 26.
Learn more . . .
Downtown Spokane Washington Click to enlarge
2009 Convention - Philadelphia, PA
Our 2009 Convention is now complete! For those who
attended and who would like to submit pictures for the
Merry-Go-Roundup and for our website, please
visit our
Submission Page!
The 2009 NCA Technical Conference is now complete. Attendees
had a great time while learning a lot about a wide variety
of topics. A summary of the conference is
Available Here.