Ran Away with the Circus! August 17, 2025 at 7pm

Jane Oakes has been teaching people history for over 40 years. She lives in western NY and gives dynamic talks on Circuses. Jane has been described as "one of the area's most popular historical speakers whose well-illustrated programs are always lively and engaging."

Oh the excitement of seeing a poster announcing that a circus was coming to your town! Many a young person dreamed of running away with the circus, and some did! New York State has many interesting connections with American circus history. From "Yankee Robinson, who gave the Ringling Brothers their start, to P.T. Barnum's "Ossian Giant". You'll meet some New Yorkers who followed the lure of the sawdust circle.

This program is free and open to the public. Donations to support these programs are always welcome. There will be a raffle of a MacKensie-Childs Rosy-check ceramic fluted cake stand with tickets only $2 each or 3 for $5. Refreshments will be served.

COME ONE - COME ALL! THE CIRCUS IS IN TOWN! JANE OAKES WILL BRING THE CIRCUS ALIVE!