The Enchanted Forest: Memories of Maryland's Storybook Park (Landmarks)

The history of the Enchanted Forest is one of
magical beginnings. When it first opened in 1955, Ellicott City€s storybook
land became the first children€s theme park on the East Coast. Young visitors could
climb aboard rides like the Little Toot tugboat, Mother Goose and Ali Baba or
encounter animals like peacocks and burros. Upon its closing in 1989,
Marylanders who cherished memories of the Enchanted Forest were deeply
disappointed. However, many of the park€s beloved figures were moved to nearby
Clark€s Elioak Farm, where they were restored and displayed to the delight of
new generations. Even today, the farm is a popular destination that evokes the
whimsical spirit of the iconic park. Local author Janet Kusterer and Martha
Anne Clark of Elioak Farm trace the park€s history through vintage images and
interviews with the Harrison family, former employees and visitors. Join
Kusterer and Clark to rediscover the magic of the Enchanted Forest.