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John Bill Ricketts' circus in Philadelphia was the first established circus in the United States (1793-1799). It was attended by individuals such as George Washington, and it featured equestrian and acrobatic performances. This project outlines the characteristics of the circus and the people who attended.
Project Language(s)
English
Time Period
Geographic Location
Project Categories
Content Type
Storymap
Target Audience(s)
Creators
Carly Dotson
Year(s)
2019-20
Host Institution / Affiliation / Project Location
Center for Digital Editing, University of Virginia
Software Employed
Labor and Support
Project Cost
Partnerships, funding sources, or grant-funding acknowledgement
University of Virginia's Undergraduate Student Opportunities in Academic Research (USOAR) program