Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus performers "cutting up jackpots" between shows in Plainville, CT in 1949. Milner Library Photo

Update: January 2023

As of January 2023, Jackpot Junction is archived and no new topics can be created. The evolving nature of digital communication suggests that social media channels are a more effective and collaborative space for discussion. Existing threads and discussions are still available to read. 

We invite you to follow CHS on Facebook and Twitter for news and updates, and to join the private CHS Facebook Group to ask questions and connect with a vibrant community of over 12,000 users. Thank you for your time and contributions to Jackpot Junction. We look forward to continued discussion on other channels to preserve and celebrate the rich history of circus. 

About Jackpot Junction

Jackpot Junction is the official message board and blog of the Circus Historical Society (CHS), created for posting questions and conducting discussions regarding all aspects of circus history.  Discussions are searchable and automatically preserved for future reference. To get started, just click on the Instructions for Jackpot Junction Topic below. To have full access, members must first log into the CHS Back Yard site. 

Classic CHS Website Message Board: Although it is no longer active, both members and non-members can still access the posts on the Message Board on the archived CHS Classic website.