KENNEBUNK, Maine — The Brick Store Museum will once again host its annual Vintage Base Ball Game at Kennebunk High School Field in Kennebunk on Saturday, July 6.
The game will be played by “living history” teams, who embody the game of base ball as it was invented in the 1860s, complete with wool uniforms and historic rules (no gloves! The ball can bounce before a catch!).
The Dirigo Base Ball Club of Maine will face off against Massachusetts’ Mudville team at 11 a.m. on the field. Tickets are $10 and benefit the museum’s educational mission in our community. Children under 12 can attend for free.
“Making history come alive is our job,” Executive Director Cynthia Walker said. “Now, mix history with baseball, and we have quite the event. It’s something that’s touched all of our lives. We hope visitors will take a trip back in time with us to the 1860s when baseball was just starting.”
Former Major League Baseball player Josh Osich will throw the first pitch. Osich made his major league debut with the San Francisco Giants in 2015 and subsequently played for the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox, and the Chicago Cubs. He is one of the only players in MLB history who is of Basque descent. Osich will sign autographs at the vintage base ball game.
Tickets can be pre-purchased online (for $2 off the gate price) at www.brickstoremuseum.org or at KHS Field on the day. Alongside the 1860s base ball game will be activities for kids and families and a concessions stand selling hot dogs and game snacks.
The Vintage Base Ball Game is co-sponsored by Sharper Events & Tents, with additional generous support from MM Total Bookkeeping, Hannaford Supermarket, and Shields Meats. For more information or for help purchasing tickets, please call (207) 985-4802.
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