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: Learn how to make a hand-made leather baseball. An adult and child pair will work together to cut out, stitch, and craft their own leather baseball to use for play.
Beer and Pretzels: Learn about the historical role of beer and discover how to make a pale ale using local ingredients sourced from Briess Malting in Manitowoc with the Manty Malters Homebrew Club. You’ll also make a savory treat - oven pretzels.
General Admission
Museum Members: FREE
Adults: $15
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!