Negro League expert and Museum board member Isaac Brooks
shared the little known story of Women Negro Leaguers.
After the program fans browsed related items including a baseball signed by Mamie "Peanut" Johnson
Addie Joss Revealed Fundraiser
March 10
Thank you to Matt Underwood and everyone who came to the screening and conversation with Matt on Sunday March 10th. We raised over $1000!
That money will help support expanded programming and exhibits.
Pictured above: Matt and Museum volunteer (and Addie Joss expert) Owen Robertson with a picture of Addie created by Museum Director of Education Joe Gazzo.
Spring Fundraising Drive
We've been doing some "spring cleaning" at the Museum and have discovered some exciting things about League Park in the process. All will be revealed at a special Members Only event on Saturday May 4 at 2:30 pm.
Become a member at any level and you will be invited to the party!
Light refreshments and details on All Star Game events will be also be shared. Unsure about the status of your membership?
Email margaret@baseballheritagemuseum.org and we will check on it.
We have three great free programs at League Park this month!
Baseball Book Club
Baseball Book Club is our ongoing series that builds a program around a chosen book. Selections are made based on the connections between great stories in baseball history and their contexts in societal history in general. Read the book beforehand or just attend to enjoy the discussion.
From the Dugouts to the Trenches
Baseball in The Great War
Saturday April 6 at 1pm
Baseball, like the rest of the country, changed dramatically when the United States entered World War I on this day 102 year ago to the day. Museum Administrator Margaret Reardon will lead the discussion on how the The Great American Pastime and The Great War intersected.
The film stars Jackie Robinson as himself, Ruby Dee as Rachel Robinson and Minor Watson as Branch Rickey and a cast of other famous faces from the films of the time.
'Folk Hero Forever': The Eclectic, Enthralling Baseball Life of Luke Easter
Saturday April 27 at 1 pm.
Luke Easter was the eleventh ballplayer to break Major League Baseball's long-observed color barrier. and he did it in Cleveland. Over his career, thousands watched in amazement as the towering yet mysterious Easter hit the longest, and most, home runs many of them had ever seen. The largely-forgotten Easter reached near-mythological status during his playing days, while serving as a racial trailblazer at nearly every turn.
We are hitting the club circuit on April 3 and are thrilled to be included in Music Box Supper's Club's series highlighting the stories that make up the fabric of Cleveland past present and future. With BHM President and founder Bob Zimmer, Director of Education Joe Gazzo and Museum Administrator Margaret Reardon. Register by calling 216-242-1250.
Stop by our table at The Cleveland History Center on April 13 1-4 pm
Celebrate the return of the MLB All-Star games to Cleveland this summer with a look at Cleveland’s All-Star history!Explore the faces, places, and events that have made Cleveland sports history at this edition of History on Tap. Delve into Cleveland sports history with our exclusive collection materials and community partners highlighting baseball, football, and basketball legends. The fun includes themed activities, special presentations, and Bookhouse Brewery will be crafting us a vintage draft to remember those 10 cent beer nights! Ticket information here
Fair on the Square is a free one-stop field trip expo where area educators have the opportunity to meet with more than 50 Northeast Ohio arts, science, and cultural organizations. On April 23 we will be there to talk aboutour field trips and curriculum enhancing opportunities for the classroom. Register here
Much more to come as we head into a very busy summer.
For the most up to date information visit our website. Thank you for your support. We'll see you the Museum!
