Huckster, Hoaxer, Impresario, and Showman: P.T. Barnum— Tuesday, April 24

The Barnum Museum in Bridgeport, Connecticut; formerly, the Barnum Institute of Science and History.

    Contrary to legend, he never said, “There’s a sucker born every minute.” Phineas Taylor Barnum was a businessman, hoaxer, and impresario who provided entertainment to a nation hungry for it. “I am a showman by … [Read more...]