Fairfield Museum and History Center

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! Discover the legendary players and teams who played in Connecticut and the local heroes who achieved the American dream. Step onto the historic fields that attracted thousands of people to Bridgeport and hear the roar of fans in vintage radio broadcasts. Learn how the sport evolved through interactive displays of 19th century and modern baseball bats, gloves and balls.	Sponsored in part by Connecticut Humanities Council, GE, WSHU, Fairfield University, The Bank of Fairfield and the Bridgeport Bluefish.
	Local Heroes Guided Tour Series Thurs. July 29th at 10am Meet Don Harrison, who will share his passion for all things baseball in a guided tour of the exhibit. Hear about the teams and players who played in Connecticut with information that only a local expert can share! You’ll find it hard to resist the enthusiasm for baseball that unites so many fans.
Ogden House Open! Open Sundays though August 29th, 1-4 pm The Ogden house provides a glimpse into the life of a mid 1800's family. Built for David Ogden at the time of his marriage, his family occupied it for the next 125 years.
	Pitch, Hit and Run! August 8th at 2:00 pm Have a ball in this exciting and fun skills competition presented by the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club! Free, please pre-register. Staff from the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club will present activities from the Major League Baseball program, Pitch, Hit and Run, which promotes fun and friendly competition in pitching, hitting and running.
History Summer Camp August 23-27, 9am-12pm Use clues and challenges to discover history from the museum’s exhibits and the surrounding historic district. Explore the Old Burying Ground with an orienteering challenge in this hands-on trip through history. For children entering grades 3-5. Call Christine to reserve a spot at 203.259.1598 Registration forms can be downloaded here.

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