Play a Game of Civil War Base Ball

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Jul 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

Join Appomattox Court House National Historical Park for a day of ‘base ball’ (spelled with two words in the 1860s) at your local National Park on Saturday, July 5. All visitors are welcome to physically join in playing a game of ‘base ball’ following Civil War era rules. Games will be held, weather permitting, at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM respectively and are held for 1-1.5 hours.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 37.377285, -78.796649

Schedule

Date:

Jul 5, 2025

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

4 hours

Contact Information

Brian Miller

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Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Cultural/Craft Demonstration
  • Living History
Tags: civil war baseball, baseball