Jim Berger Carousel Photography Jim Berger's Carousel Journey Carousel Exhibit ~ Main Gallery Carousel a Bit of History Some Carousels Are The Largest Some Are The Fastest ~ Some Are The Tallest Oldest Predecessor 6th Century Byzantium People made rides from baskets ~ tied to a pole in the center. The Oldest Carousels in the United States The Traveling Carousel That Dates Back To The 1890's A Century-Old Wooden Carousel ~ Unique ~ Wooden Animal Each Hand Painted Animal Is A Work Of Art With Special Significance Carousel ~ A Story To Be Told by Jim Berger Show Opening Reception ~ March 20th (6-8p.m.) ~ 48 Natoma Street Carousels ~ The Story Since the 6th Century ~ Check out the Smithsonian History Article on Carousels!