'What a gem we have here': New Circus World director talks future of historic Baraboo site

04/09/2025 6 min
'What a gem we have here': New Circus World director talks future of historic Baraboo site

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Episode Synopsis


Baraboo, Wisconsin has claimed the title of Circus Capital of the World for over 60 years. Today at Circus World, national historic landmarks, museums and circus archives occupy the original winter quarters of the Ringling Brothers circus. The site’s new executive director, Julie Parkinson, has family ties to the museum. WUWM’s Eddie Morales met Parkinson at Circus World, where they watched a live performance and discussed the museum’s future. 

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