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P.T. Barnum Interstitial #1

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Learn about P.T. Barnum’s entry into the entertainment business.

In the first of three interstitials, Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward explores P.T. Barnum’s entry into the entertainment business as a young man. Barnum Museum Executive Director Kathleen Maher offers insights.

09/26/2018

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CPTV Specials is a local public television program presented by CPTV

CPTV Specials

P.T. Barnum Interstitial #1

Clip: Special | 2m

In the first of three interstitials, Connecticut State Historian Walter Woodward explores P.T. Barnum’s entry into the entertainment business as a young man. Barnum Museum Executive Director Kathleen Maher offers insights.

09/26/2018

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