Message-ID: <16576E5C12A34997AEA5E8B223D9FD59@RHSPC> From: "RHS Information" <rhsinformation@sbcglobal.net> Subject: Richfield Historical Society -- Vintage Baseball Game Date: Mon, 9 Aug 2010 22:46:13 -0500
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Vintage Baseball Game
Two vintage baseball teams meet at the Richfield Historical Park for a
game that takes players and spectators back to the 1860s. Baseball was
played with a pitchers known as the "hurler", the batter was the
"striker", and the ball was an "apple".
1 p.m.
Park opens at Noon
Limited Seating - Bring a Chair
Park will be sprayed for mosquitoes
Admission: Adults - $5, Ages 12 to 6 - $3, Under 6 - Free
Includes Tour of 1870s Messer/Mayer Grist Mill and House
After game until 4 p.m.
Food for Sale: Hot Dogs, Peanuts, Snacks, Water, Soda, Bars
Richfield Historical Park
Enter on Hwy. 164 North of Hwy. 167 at Nature Park
Driving Directions
From Hwy 41: Exit Hwy 167 West (Holy Hill Road), Right on Hwy 164, Right
at Nature Park sign
From West: East on Hwy 167, Left on Hwy 164, Right at Nature Park sign.
You will receive a program with baseball trivia and 1860s rules. A
display of baseball history can be viewed.
www.richfieldhistoricalsociety.org
Sponsored by the Richfield Historical Society