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Lakeshore League Vintage Base Ball Match

  • Manitowoc County Historical Society 924 Pinecrest Road Manitowoc, WI, 54220 (map)

Lakeshore League Vintage Base Ball Match

Saturday, June 14 from 10 am to 4 pm

*check the schedule below for specific game times


Root for the Home Team

It’s the Lakeshore League Ball Tournament. The Museum’s vintage base ball team, The Manitowoc County Amateurs, unpack their woolen uniforms, brown balls, and double-knobbed bats to play in a 19th-century base ball game.

They are carrying on a long tradition of base ball (as it was spelled in the 19th century) in Wisconsin. The Museum and Village is filled with all the ambiance of play in the 1860s—no gloves or other protective equipment, wooden bats and scoreboard, top-hatted umpires, and a concession stand selling snacks, and cold drinks.


Let's Play Ball!

Before and after the game, you are encouraged to join the fun by participating in a rousing pick-up game. Guests will get to field and hit with the team and learn how to play base ball by the rules of 1860s.

Game Schedule:
12:15 pm- Play a family pick up game
1 pm- Team A and Team B
2:15 pm - Play a family pick up game


Enhance your visit with a workshop!

Advanced registration is required for the Create-Connect workshops. Click on the titles for information about each program. Your workshop fee also includes general admission for the day!

Family Base Ball Workshop

Beer and Pretzels


General Admission

Museum Members: FREE

 
Adults:
 $14 
Seniors (62+): $13 
Youth (4 – 17): $10 
Children under 4: FREE 

Non-members: Reserve your tickets ahead of time for a quick and easy arrival: Purchase General Admission Tickets Online!

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