Adam Forepaugh Jr.

Biography

Adam Forepaugh Jr. carried forward the family’s storied involvement with the circus, ensuring that the wonder and spectacle of the big top remained a cherished form of entertainment across the nation. He managed the daily rhythm of performers, animals, and elaborate pageantry with the same daring spirit that had drawn crowds to the shows for decades.

In his final years he reflected on the joy brought to countless families, and after his death in 1919 he was laid to rest in Laurel Hill Cemetery, remembered as a showman whose creativity celebrated the playful side of American life.