Presidents’ Week Celebration at the Hall of Fame Explores History of Black Baseball

Museum Offers Special Daily Programs for the Whole Family Feb. 15-19

While many schools in the Northeast will be at a standstill for Winter Break, an outstanding educational opportunity awaits visitors at the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

The Cooperstown shrine hosts special daily programs for kids of all ages Feb. 15-19 as part of Presidents’ Week. Families can experience unique Museum artifacts and get a guided look at the history of African Americans in baseball with special daily programs celebrating the Negro Leagues and Black History Month.

All events are included with Museum admission. The lineup includes:

Monday, Wednesday and Friday

11 a.m. - Exhibit Guided Tour: Pride and Passion Exhibit (Pride and Passion Exhibit, 2nd Floor)

In this guided tour, visitors of all ages will have the opportunity to learn more about the history of the Negro Leagues and our Pride and Passion exhibit.

Noon - Children’s Craft and Activity (Learning Center, 1st Floor)

Young children and their families can create baseball-themed crafts and design their very own Hall of Fame plaque.

1 p.m. - Plaques of the Gallery Tour (Buck O’Neil Award Statue, 1st Floor)

Aimed at visitors of all ages, this program educates visitors about the Plaque Gallery’s history, the process of creating a Hall of Fame plaque, and the meaning of being a Hall of Famer.

1:30 p.m. [Wed. only] - Special Presentation: 50 Years of Collecting Baseball Cards (Bullpen Theater, 1st Floor)

A visual and interpretive look at some of the most intriguing cards from the 1960s until today.

Tuesday and Thursday

11 a.m. - Plaques of the Gallery Tour (Buck O’Neil Award Statue, 1st Floor)

Aimed at visitors of all ages, this program educates visitors about the Plaque Gallery’s history, the process of creating a Hall of Fame plaque, and the meaning of being a Hall of Famer.

Noon - Children’s Story Time (Sandlot Kids Clubhouse, Library Atrium 1st Floor)

Young children and their families can create baseball-themed crafts and design their very own Hall of Fame plaque.

1:30 p.m. - Baseball’s Magical Man: Mudcat Grant (Bullpen Theater, 1st Floor)

This presentation tells the story of the former 20-game winner and his efforts to promote the research and study of baseball’s black history.

Seating for all events is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information on these and other programs, please visit www.baseballhall.org/events.