Our mission: Preserving the American History of Outdoor Entertainment with storytelling, exhibits, lectures, including printed and online materials.
Upcoming Shows
WORLD OF MIRTH SHOWS
Advertised as the “Largest Midway on Earth” the showcase features a HO scale model of the midway typically found in the late 1940s to early 50’s and a loaded HO scale model of this railroad traveling show ready to move to its next town. Posters and other artifacts to help to bring back the memory of this past traveling carnival which ran from 1938 to 1961.
Released in conjunction with the electronic release of the reformatted book World of Mirth Shows …. A remembrance by Bob Goldsack.
CLYDE BEATTY COLE BROS. CIRCUS
The showcase presents a complete circus day in HO scale railroad traveling show of the early 1950’s. You will observe the railyard to the lot and circus parade. Posters, programs, photos and other artifacts to help to bring back the memory of this past Circus.
Companion for the showcase is the book Circus A Pictorial History of the Clyde Beatty Cole Bros. Circus by Bob Goldsack. Available in the concession stand online or the concession stand at the museum.
ON THE ROAD WITH CIRCUSES AND CARNIVALS
From Horse pulled wagons to railroads to trucks even river boats. The movement was in keeping with the current travel options. Presentation includes examples reflecting models in “HO” Scale, and photos.
Released in conjunction with the electronic release of the reformatted book Those Wonderful, Colorful and Exciting Carnival Trains, a Pictorial History. by Bob Goldsack.