The Circus in America: 1793‐1940 Available to Purchase

Attending a circus evokes many memories, including sights, sounds and smells. This entertainment experience is one that sparks joy in children and delight in adults. But the inner workings of circuses are very complex. And the history of this entertainment industry is equally as fascinating, especially with respect to the early days.

A project of the Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities at the University of Virginia, The Circus in America, 1793‐1940 was developed as a way to bring together information and resources from various collections into one concise website freely available to students, researchers, and the general public....