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.
Additional Information: George Washington Sees the Circus: Examining the President’s Household Accounts and The Circus Comes to Town
Project Designer and Developer: Carly Dotson
Project: The Papers of George Washington at the University of Virginia
