Event
Historic Baseball at French Creek
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Fee:
Free.Location:
Event takes place at French Creek State Park, 843 Park Road, Elverson PA 19520Dates & Times
Date:
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time:
11:00 AM
Duration:
4 hours
Type of Event
Living History
Performance
Description
Step back in time and watch baseball as it would have been played in the 1860s-- as the community of Hopewell Furnace would have understood the game. This free, family friendly event will educate visitors on how baseball has transformed into the game we understand today. We will have a brief program discussing the overview of the 1864 rules at 11:30am. At 12:00pm, sit back and relax as the Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia takes on team Hopewell Furnace in a full nine inning, 1864-style game!
Bring your favorite lawn chair or a blanket as there is not seating near the field.
For questions, please contact the Hopewell Furnace Visitor Center by calling 610-582-8773