Friends of AL. Ringling Mansion

02/14/2024

Thank you for supporting the AL. Ringling Theatre!

🤝 Today we announce how much we raised from our November 19th Give Back Sunday! This event raised $710.00 in donations to go to benefit Al. Ringling Theatre , built by AL. himself to showcase the arts in Baraboo 🎭

These funds were raised from the silent auction hosted by Baraboo Steampunk , 10% of the brewery event sales, and direct donations at the bar. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our Give Back Sunday event ❤️

📷: Chad (Chad Canfield), Paul and Charlene (Al. Ringling Theatre), and Joe (ARBCo.)

05/30/2023

05/04/2023

Be one of AL.’s Pals during the viewing of the Big Top Parade on June 24th! We’ll be offering VIP seating in the verandah of the historical AL. Ringling Mansion. The parade starts at 11am, so arrive at least an hour in advance.

Witness the most dazzling circus parade from AL. Ringling’s verandah! View our EventBrite for ticket information:
https://alspals2023.eventbrite.com

Ticket proceeds from the VIP on the Verandah will go towards building restoration and maintenance of the AL. Ringling Mansion.

Friends of AL. Ringling Mansion

12/13/2022

Happy 170th Birthday, AL. Ringling!

Let’s wish AL. a happy 170th birthday today! 🎂

ABOUT THIS DAY
Albert (AL.) Charles Ringling was born on December 13, 1852 in Chicago, Illinois to August Friedrich Ringling and Marie Salomé (née Juliar) Ringling.

10/10/2022

Tomorrow is the Twosday Steampunk night at the brewery!

We're opening the brewery at 4pm tomorrow Tuesday, October 11th for Steampunk Tea Party night ☕️. All are invited to attend (dress up encouraged but not required)! While there is no admission fee, a suggested $5-$10 donation to the Friends of AL. Ringling Mansion is welcome!

Let’s help fund some restoration projects for this non-profit organization!

07/02/2022

JULY 1, 2022 - Today marks the 9th Anniversary of the AL. Ringling Mansion's purchase by current proprietors Donald, Joe, and Carmen! 🥳

Guided tours held daily every hour, on the hour, from 11am until the last tour starting 3pm.

06/22/2022

Thank you to our VIP! See you Saturday morning!

❤️ Thank you for your support of the restoration efforts for the AL. Ringling Mansion! We sold out our VIP section last night, and we look forward to the festivities this weekend and seeing each and every one of you.

With love,
AL. Ringling Mansion
Friends of AL. Ringling Mansion
AL. Ringling Brewing Co.

06/16/2022

🎪 Be one of AL.’s Pals during the Big Top Parade on Saturday, June 25th! We are offering up VIP seating in the verandah of the historical AL. Ringling Mansion. Parade starts at 11:00am, so arrive early to get checked in.

🎟 View our EventBrite for ticket prices and perks:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/360807032547

Ticket proceeds will go towards building restoration and maintenance via the Friends of AL. Ringling Mansion. Witness the most dazzling circus parade in the Baraboo area!

Note: We have parking in the back lot, and all paid VIP tickets will have a chair provided.

05/19/2022

📆 Remembering the “Boys from Baraboo.”

138 years ago today, the Ringling brothers opened their great circus here in Baraboo, just a few blocks south of the AL. Ringling Mansion. Today, this site is now where the US Post Office building and Pemberton & Englund Law Offices LLC. building resides on Broadway Street, but you can see the plaque commemorating the Ringling Brothers Circus on their front lawn. May their amazing legacy live on for many years to come! 🎪

🔍 “On May 19, 1884, on the site, the Ringling Bros. Circus was first presented. The tent was 45' x 90', seating 600 people, admission 25¢. The entire personnel, including the brothers, was 24. The show left Baraboo on nine farm wagons to start a career by which the Ringlings became America's greatest showmen. The show grew to 90 railroad cars and 1400 employees; truly, the Greatest Show On Earth. Erected by Circus World Museum, 1984.”

Special thanks to Pemberton & Englund Law Offices LLC for allowing us to share the plaque location of this historical Baraboo site!

04/10/2022

Now that’s a family portrait!

📆 Today is National Siblings Day and we feature the eight Ringling siblings. Standing left to right is AL., Alf T., Gus, Charles, and Otto. Sitting left to right is John, Ida, and Henry along with their parents.

🔍 You can find this portrait in the AL. Ringling Mansion. Please inquire for the next available guided tour at the brewery!

Tag your siblings in the comments! 👇