|
CHS Convention, September 21-24, 2008 |
If you love the circus & circus history . . .
The Circus Historical Society with its publication, Bandwagon is made for you! Just complete the application on this web site and join your fellow circusphiles in the pursuit of happiness. Contact CHS
Did you know . . . that the first illustrated newspaper advertisement for an American circus was in 1819.
Did you know . . . the first circus parade in America was in 1797, a simple passage of mounted performers throught the streets.
Did you know . . . It is said that a Miss Johnson was possibly the first woman circus performer in America. She was first found giving a riding demonstration in 1794, and was "leaping the bar," probably a hurdle act, in 1800. She was advertised as the Little Swede, rider.
Did you know . . . That the use of the steam calliope as the final unit in the American circus parade has been a tradition since 1872.
Did you know . . . It is said that the specially designed and highly ornamented wagon that carried the circus band was the first and main conveyance designed for the circus parade. White Tops, Vol. 19, Nos. 11-12, p. 5.
Al. G. Barnes 1914, 1915, 1922 Offical Route Books. Click on History on the navigation bar, then on Al G. Barnes, 1914.