Fairfield Museum and History Center

The Town Green is transformed into an old time marketplace and fair, featuring a 19th century "Base Ball Game" -- the Newtown Sandy Hooks vs. New York Gothams, featuring rules, uniforms and equipment from the late 1800s! Game Times: 11am and 1pm. Stroll through the marketplace to see beekeepers, a blacksmith demonstration, goat milk soaps and local fruit and vegetable stands. Tour through the Sun Tavern, Academy Schoolhouse and create your own baseball pennant cheering your favorite team in the KidZone.
Girls' Club is Back! Don't miss the very first girls' club of the year! Wednesday September 15th 4:30-6:30 We Got Game with Julie Julie wants to try out for the boys basketball team, will she succeed? Learn about “Bloomer Girls” and women breaking barriers in sports. We’ll have a fun snack inspired by the 1970s and make our own souvenirs. Read the book: “Meet Julie” For students in grades 3 – 5. Members; $10, non-members, $15. Please pre-register by calling 203-259-1598.
It's A Hit! Baseball Exhibit Now Open! America’s national pastime comes home in this captivating new exhibition that brings to life the fun and excitement of baseball! Click here for more information and programs! Sponsored in part by Connecticut Humanities Council, GE, WSHU, Fairfield University, The Bank of Fairfield and the Bridgeport Bluefish.	Donnie Forrest, whose father, Isaac Forrest, played in the Bridgeport Colored Stars, shown with his granddaughter, Danielle at the exhibit opening.
It’s a Hit! Teacher Preview Tuesday, September 21 3:30pm – 4:30pm Connecticut teachers are invited to a special preview of It’s a Hit!, the Museum’s baseball history exhibition, and the educational programs offered in conjunction with the exhibition. Free. Please RSVP to Christine Jewell, director of education, at 203-259-1598. View new Education Programs here! Shown at right: Rufus Baker, who played for the New York Black Yankees and later lived in Bridgeport, CT. From the collections of Craig Kelly.

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