Date: 7/27/22

BECOMING BARNUM: The Journey to Fame and Fortune

A Bit of France in Bridgeport, Connecticut - Episode 2

Barnum’s travels in France had influenced his vision for his beloved Bridgeport; this was clearly revealed by what he chose to tell the Atlas readers. Barnum adopted Bridgeport, Connecticut, as his hometown in 1847, and after that, until he died in 1891, he had a great deal to do with its development, even serving as Mayor for a term.

Learn more about PT Barnum’s Letter Copy Book here: 

https://tinyurl.com/BarnumArchive

https://tinyurl.com/barnumletters

https://youtu.be/2KBRqgr_uGQ

Read the Blog Posts this episode is based on: 

• A Bit of France in Bridgeport, CT

https://barnum-museum.org/barnums-park-city-bit-france-bridgeport/

• Piling up the tin!  Barnum and Tom Thumb seek their fortune in France

https://barnum-museum.org/piling-up-the-tin/

• The General’s Clothes and Carriage Stir Up Excitement

https://barnum-museum.org/thegeneralsclothes/

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