Years before Market Street became a bustling shopping district, it was home to America’s first circus

Colonial Americans really didn’t have much to do in the way of entertainment. That’s until John Bill Ricketts — a student of ...
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Philadelphia has been home and birthplace of circus arts for more than 230 years

The first circus performance in the country took place in Philadelphia, and more than 230 years later, the city is still home ...
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Long before Ringling Bros., America’s first circus performers got their start in Philadelphia

Philadelphia remains a hub for the circus – with performances and specialized schools. It all started with the nation’s first ...
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A look at the history of the circus in North Dakota

Editor's note: This the first in a three-part series on the history of the circus in North Dakota. For 140 years, the circus has provided entertainment for residents of North Dakota. During the early ...