On April 24th, 1793, the Presidential Household Accounts indicate that Washington “[paid] for 8 tickets for the Circus.” This circus was the first in the United States. In this illustrated visualization, information about the circus’s history, the performances showcased, and the individuals who attended are described.
Ricketts’ Circus in Philadelphia
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