About the Circus Historical Society

The Circus Historical Society is a US-based tax exempt not for profit educational organization founded in 1939 for the purpose of preserving the rich history of circus. The Society’s membership includes a diverse selection of scholars, researchers, educators, archivists, curators, librarians, circus professionals and enthusiasts from all over the world united with the common goal of documenting circus history and disseminating circus information. 

Bandwagon, the Society’s quarterly journal, is mailed to all fully paid members as well as to subscribing research institutions worldwide. Online resources include an hour-long monthly Zoom program called Circus History Live, a fact filled website, periodic Advance Car newsletters, Circus History Spotlight interviews of circus people, our Facebook Page and Group, and a YouTube channel that consists of the recordings of Circus History Live and Circus History Spotlights sessions. Once each year, the Society meets in convention, where presentations on circus history highlight current research and members have the opportunity for face-to-face discussions.

The Society welcomes anyone with an interest in circus history.