“The Circus” explores the colorful history of this popular, influential, and distinctly American form of entertainment, from the first one-ring show at the end of the 18th century to 1956, when the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey big top was pulled down for the last time. As the home state of P.T. Barnum, Connecticut plays a unique role in this history.
Before “The Circus” premieres on CPTV, join CPTV and CT Humanities for a free advance screening of a portion of the film on Thursday, October 4th.
This screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring Sally Whipple, Executive Director of Connecticut’s Old State House; Kathleen Maher, Executive Director of Barnum Museum in Bridgeport; and Walter Woodward, Connecticut State Historian and Associate Professor of History at the University of Connecticut. Attendees will also hear clips from Woodward’s new two-part podcast, exploring Barnum’s lasting legacy in Connecticut and beyond.
Event Details
WHEN: Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 6 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30 p.m.)
WHERE: Connecticut’s Old State House, Hartford, CT
More Info:https://cptv.org/circusscreening/
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register, click here
