19th Century Base Ball Game
Sat, Oct 12
|Fort Totten Soccer Fields
Watch the New York Mutuals vs. the Brooklyn Atlantics in a historical re-creation of a baseball game the way it was played back in the 1880s!
Time & Location
Oct 12, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Fort Totten Soccer Fields, Totten Ave. &, 15th Rd, Fort Totten, NY 11359, USA
About The Event
Come to Fort Totten Park for an unforgettable day of family fun! Watch the New York Mutuals vs. the Brooklyn Atlantics in a historical re-creation of a baseball game the way it was played back in the 1880s! The teams will wear replicas of the original 19th century baseball uniforms and use replica balls and bats from the time period. No baseball gloves, since those had not yet been invented! The players will answer questions from the audience and invite children to field grounders. Have a great time while you learn about the history of baseball.
The scheduled rain date for this event is Sunday, October 13th.
This event is FREE for everyone to attend, although donations are appreciated. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and picnics; snacks and beverages will also be available. Please note that seating will not be provided. Parking will be available in Little Bay Park; get directions here.
Image: The American National Game of Base Ball: Grand Match for the Championship at the Elysian Fields, Hoboken, N. J. Publisher Currier & Ives. 1866.