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The National Circus Preservation Society  Submitted by Member on   4/4/2004 Last Modified The National Circus Preservation Society Established 1980 The American Circus was born with the republic. The first circus in America was held in Philadelphia in 1793. Throughout the history of this country, the circus has played an important role in entertaining the citizens of America. Few other forms of entertainment can boast of such a long history. The National Circus Preservation Society (NCPS), established in 1980 to preserve and protect this important piece of Americana, is an affiliate of the Circus Fans Association of America. Although a separate corporate entity from the CFA, its officers and directors are chosen from the CFA membership. As a nonprofit, educational society, contributions to it are tax deductible. PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES Section 1. The purpose of the National Circus Preservation society is to develop, promote, and advance information and knowledge for a better understanding of the American Circus, and to preserve the circus as part of American history. Section 2. To encourage and foster the captive propagation of the endangered species and other performing and exhibition animals by circus trainers and breeders. Section 3. To cultivate and encourage the humane handling, care, and highest standards of medical attention to all circus animals. Section 4. To encourage reasonable and practical legislation, rules and regulation which protect the health and well-being of circus animals. Section 5. To create and foster public opinion favorable to the objectives and purposes of the society. Section 6. To do everything and anything reasonable and lawfully necessary, proper, suitable or convenient for the achievement of the purposes stated, or for any of them, of for the furtherance of said purposes. METHODS 1. Collect and publish information about the circus, both past and present. This information is to be recorded in The White Tops, the journal and official publication of the Circus Fans Association of America. 2. Provide printed matter and videos to schools, libraries and other educational institutions requesting them. This material is to be sent without charge. 3. Encourage the development and teaching of courses about the circus at all educational levels. 4. Provide knowledgeable speakers on the circus to schools and other interested groups. 5. Encourage the display of circus artifacts and related materials at libraries, museums, exhibits, and other public places. 6. Provide a central referral point for individual inquiries, be they from children, parents, teachers, researchers, or fans to guide them toward appropriate sources for response. For further information send your inquiry to: NATIONAL CIRCUS PRESERVATION SOCIETY 2704 Marshall Avenue Lorain, OH 44052-4315 or via e-mail using THIS LINK Email This Resource   Copyright © 1999-2015 Circus Fans Association of America and Authors. For more information view our  Copyright Policy & Privacy Policy .

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