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Enchanted Forest Gets New Life On Local Farm

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- One of America's first theme parks on the East Coast is celebrating a major milestone. Even though the Enchanted Forest is closed, it has not been forgotten.

Tracey Leong explains how it is being revitalized.

This iconic landmark got a makeover and a brand new home---just in time for its 60th birthday.

From Humpty Dumpty to the old woman who lived in a shoe, these fairy tale characters and buildings were revamped.

"Important to have all these pieces here so another generation can enjoy them," said farm owner Martha Clark.

In an effort to make sure this Maryland landmark---which closed in the 90s---was not forgotten, Martha Clark, the owner of Clark's Elioak Farm, relocated the Enchanted Forest, which opened in 1955, to her petting zoo down the road.

"I own all these pieces," Clark said. "It's just wonderful."

The final piece of the theme park---the castle entrance---has been refurbished.

"Worth every hour of sleep I lost and every sweat we had," said George Miller. "My family all helped construct this."

Miller led the restoration project.

"I'm a really big kid at heart. I come here and enjoy it myself," Miller said.

Ninety percent of the amusement park was moved to the Howard County farm. It was a labor of love to preserve the nursery rhyme attraction for generations to come.

"All the storybook and characters and artifacts...just having it placed in such a serene setting," said visitor Dinah Tysinger. "It's the perfect combination."

This attraction will be open to the public until November 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, click here.

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