Play Ball! Vintage Baseball Game & Autumn Heritage Day  - Walker Ranch Homestead

Sunday, 06 October 2024 @ 12:00 PM to 03:00 PM

Cultural History  -  All Ages Welcome

Drop by anytime between noon and 3 p.m. to enjoy an old-fashioned vintage baseball game in the picturesque and historic setting of Walker Ranch Homestead. The Walker Ranchers, local recruits, will play a team from the Colorado Vintage Base Ball Association. The game will be played using 19th-century rules. “Base ball” was two words back then. Those watching the game are cranks, rooters, or bugs; players are ballists. A hurler pitches the ball to the behind, or catcher. No gloves or helmets are worn, and a cloth ball and cloth bases are used. Listen for the players’ nicknames and a bell ringing as players reach home plate. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets for seating. No food will be available on-site, so please bring a picnic and drinking water for your household. Costumed volunteers will also share games and chores of the past for visitors to take part in. Our next event will be Winter Heritage Day, Jan. 26 1 p.m.-3 p.m.

Volunteers Registered: 6