Date/Time
Date(s) - 04/12/24
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location
110 N Tioga St
Ithaca, NY 14850
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A Tribute to the Grand Old Game
An early history of baseball in Ithaca
WHEN: Friday April 12th 5:30-6:30pm
WHERE: CAP ArtSpace in the Tompkins Center for History & Culture on the Ithaca Commons – 110 North Tioga St. Ithaca NY 14850.
PRESENTERS: Charles DeMotte
About
Join us on Friday, April 12th from 5:30pm – 6:30pm for A Tribute to the Grand Old Game, and then stick around if you’re interested in joining Ithaca’s first Vintage Baseball team!
Charles DeMotte has a long-standing interest in the history of baseball and has written on local baseball as well as producing several books on baseball subjects. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Kansas in 1977 and his Master’s degree from The University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1970. Dr. DeMotte was born in Ithaca, NY and currently lives in nearby Freeville, NY. |
Celebrate the beginning of the baseball season learning about the earliest baseball history in Ithaca. Join Charles DeMotte and The History Center in Tompkins County
This event is brought to you through our current exhibit ‘A Sporting Chance: On and Off the Field’. Learn more at thehistorycenter.net/sporting-chance. On display February-December 2024
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Charles DeMotte has a long-standing interest in the history of baseball and has written on local baseball as well as producing several books on baseball subjects. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Kansas in 1977 and his Master’s degree from The University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1970. Dr. DeMotte was born in Ithaca, NY and currently lives in nearby Freeville, NY.
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Ithaca’s Own Vintage Baseball Team
We’re actively recruiting community members (no experience necessary!) to fill out our vintage team for Saturday, August 17th at Taughannock Park. This promises to be an exciting living history athletic endeavor – we need you to stand up for Ith
