Colonial Americans really didn’t have much to do in the way of entertainment. That’s until John Bill Ricketts — a student of ...

The first circus performance in the country took place in Philadelphia, and more than 230 years later, the city is still home ...

Philadelphia remains a hub for the circus – with performances and specialized schools. It all started with the nation’s first ...

APRIL 3, 2026, was an important day. It was American Circus Day. Did you forget your grease paint and red rubber nose? That’s OK. Most people forget about it. There is so much else to do. Life on the ...