Sat, Apr 20
|Old Town Hall
Baseball in the Berkshires: Not Your Ordinary Teams
The Unknown Story of Baseball in the Berkshires - an Exhibit of the History of Black Baseball and Women's Baseball in Berkshire County
Time & Location
Apr 20, 2024, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Old Town Hall, 9 Main St, West Stockbridge, MA 01266, USA
About the event
Home to one of the oldest ballparks in the country still in use, the Berkshires has contributed 38 major league players including two native born who are in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Join us for a weekend of baseball in West Stockbridge!
The Line-Up:
Thursday, April 18 – Exhibit Preview 5-8 PM
Friday, April 19
5-8 PM Exhibit Open and Reception
6:30-7:30 PM – "The History of Black Baseball and Women’s Baseball in Berkshire County"
Presented by Larry Moore (Director of Baseball in the Berkshires)
With Special Guests: Former Pittsfield Cub player Bryan House and Former Minor Leaguer player Joe Bateman
Saturday, April 20
Exhibit Open 12-4 PM and a presentation on “Innovation in Baseball –What’s New?” – appropriate for all ages
Sunday, April 21 – Exhibit Open 12-4 PM and a presentation on “Tools of the Trade- the History of Baseball Equipment” - appropriate for all ages