Lakeshore League Vintage Base Ball Match
Saturday, June 14 from 10 am to 4 pm
*check the schedule below for specific activity times
Bring Dad to MCHS for FREE on Father's Day Weekend - Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14! We celebrate Father’s Day with a variety of family fun and activities, and FREE admission for Dad. Take Dad out to the ball game on Saturday!
Root for the Home Team
It’s the Lakeshore League Ball Tournament. The Museum’s vintage base ball team, The Manitowoc County Amateurs, unpack their uniforms, brown balls, and double-knobbed bats to play in a 19th-century base ball game.
They are carrying on a long tradition of base ball (as it was spelled in the 19th century) in Wisconsin. The Museum and Village is filled with all the ambiance of play in the 1860s—no gloves or other protective equipment, wooden bats and scoreboard, and top-hatted umpires.
Let's Play Ball!
Join the fun by participating in a rousing pick-up game. Guests will get to field and hit with the team and learn how to play base ball by the rules of 1860s.
Game Schedule:
12:15 pm- Play a family pick up game and learn the rules of 1860s ball
1 pm- Manitowoc County Amateurs vs You, our visitors! (all ages and abilities are invited to join us to play)
Enhance your visit with a workshop!
Advanced registration is required for the Create-Connect workshops. Click on the titles for information about each program. Your workshop fee also includes general admission for the day!
Family Base Ball Workshop: Learn how to make a hand-made leather baseball. An adult and child pair will work together to cut out, stitch, and craft their own leather baseball to use for play.
Beer and Pretzels: Learn about the historical role of beer and discover how to make a pale ale using local ingredients sourced from Briess Malting in Manitowoc with the Manty Malters Homebrew Club. You’ll also make a savory treat - oven pretzels. Must by 21 years or older.
Items for the Home Blacksmithing: Students will have the opportunity to make one of the following projects to enjoy: dinner triangle, candleholders, lantern/plant hooks, or fire pit poker.
General Admission
Museum Members: FREE
Adults: $15
Seniors (62+): $13
Youth (4 – 17): $10
Children under 4: FREE
Non-members: Reserve your tickets ahead of time for a quick and easy arrival: Purchase General Admission Tickets Online!