Coffee & Culture: St. John's Circus Mania (1925)
Date: Nov 21
2:30 pm
- 3:30 pm
Where: Theatre
CC
Did you know that in 1925, the Great War Veterans Association brought the Ultra-Modern Society Circus to St. John's as a fundraiser? Wonderbolt's, Beni Malone will share his archival research as we explore the world of St. John's in the twenties and the year the circus came to town.
Today's Events & Programs
Drawing on maps, hydrographic charts, textual records and sketches from The Rooms archival collection, hear the story of seasonal French fishermen, les gardiens, and how the Treaty of Utrecht shaped the Petit Nord on Newfoundland’s northern coast.
Tickets: $12 plus HST. Free for Rooms members. Get your tickets online or by calling 709-757-8090.