(Credit: Pennypacker Mills)
Visit Pennypacker Mills this July for an old-fashioned baseball game and 1800s game day!
Pennypacker Mills will host a Victorian-era game day for residents of all ages from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 27. The event will feature fun pastimes from the mid-late 19th Century, including an era-authentic baseball game.
All are welcome to visit the historic Pennypacker Mills property to enjoy toys and games that were popular in the Victorian Era. Guests are invited to try their hand at croquet, graces, ring toss, cup and ball, Jacob’s Ladder, and much more! Optical illusion toys like flip books and stereoscopes will also offer timeless fun.
Taking the field at Pennypacker Mills’ game day will be the Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia. Join the team for an interactive game of “town ball,” before watching a full game of baseball using 1860s rules, uniforms, and equipment. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on to enjoy the game.
This event is free with a suggested donation of $2 per person.
About Pennypacker Mills
Located at 5 Haldeman Road in Schwenksville, Pennypacker Mills is an immersive colonial revival mansion that offers visitors a unique glimpse into the past. Pennypacker Mills is operated by Montgomery County’s Division of Parks, Trails & Historic Sites. The site is open year-round for free guided tours, seasonal events, craft workshops, special presentations, education programs, the StoryWalk® and changing exhibits.
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Contact Laura Foose, museum educator, at Laura.Foose@montgomerycountypa.gov or 610-287-9349 for more information.
