Sports Legends Museum at Camden Yards
301 W. Camden Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Baseball in the American Civil War
Despite the political and social grievances that resulted in the separation of the North and South during the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865, both sides shared some common interests, one of which was playing baseball. <br /><br /> Many soldiers who marched off to war had played the game at home and they took their bats and balls with them or fabricated the necessary implements in the field. Many times, soldiers would write of these games in letters home as they were much more pleasant to recall than the hardship of battle. <br /><br /> The talk presented by vintage baseball living historian Richard D'Ambrisi will discuss these Civil War years and how baseball contributed to a significant part of many soldier's recreational activity. On hand will be historical prints, photocopies of personal letters and pictures to help illustrate the story. Program is FREE with the price of admission For more information contact Mary Hennemann at 410-727-1539 ext. 3013 or MaryH@BabeRuthMuseum.com
http://baberuthmuseum.com/events/events/