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American Treasure Tour Trivia

On this date in History:  1848

Wisconsin became our 30th state.

1.What is the state's nickname?
a. The Copper State
b. The Badger State
c.  The Dairy State

2. What is Wausau famous for?
a. Ginseng Capital of the World
b. Insurance capital of the World
c. Cheese Capital of the World

3.Which of the following is Wisconsin NOT known for?
a.  Has the town that is the Jump Rope Capital of the World.
b.  Has the town that has the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame.
c.  Has the town that houses the world's largest ball of twine.

4. Milwaukee's SummerFest is the nation's largest music festival.  How many performers does this festival have?
a.  2,000
b.  2,500
c.  3,000

5.  The Ringling Bros. Circus was first staged in Baraboo Wisconsin in what year?
a. 1799
b. 1884
c. 1910

Speaking of the circus, did you know that American Treasure Tour has a phenomenal award winning miniature circus that was a top winner at the Wisconsin State Fair and went on to spend some time at the Circus World Museum in Baraboo Wisconsin?  

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1. b The Badger State
2. a Ginseng Capital of the World
3. c Has the town that houses the world's largest ball of twine
4. b 2,500
5. b 1884

Treasure Find: Miniature Circus

        Much in the same way that many folks all over the country build tiny villages for their model train sets, building a miniature circus is a fond American past-time for many. The American Treasure Tour houses a few miniature circuses like the one pictured below. 

Many of these models were made with each item painstakingly to scale (1/2 inch equals 1 foot in many cases). Some very dedicated families pass down the tradition, through a few generations, so some circuses have been added to for 50 + years! Just like a model train, these models have working, moving parts!

For more information about this fascinating American past-time, check out the Circus Model Builders, Inc. website

We sure hope that people continue to make really cool models like this one! What other kinds of models do you enjoy making? Send us links to view your excellent model trains, planes, and automobiles! (and circuses)