In October of 1922, a traveling circus swung through Wilmington with an elephant named Topsy as its star attraction, delighting the coastal North Carolina city with the antics of a four-ton pachyderm.

A special event is being held this weekend to commemorate the escape of Topsy the Elephant (Photo: Burgwin-Wright House) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — It’s been nearly 100 years since a circus elephant ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) -As thousands of people enjoyed a weekend of arts and entertainment for Wilmington’s Riverfest, 100 years ago a different kind of visitor was romping through: a four-ton circus ...

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