Celebration of America 250
Join us as we celebrate the national pastime on none other than America's birthday! Honor the country's 250th birthday and the stars and stripes around the Museum! We will also be remembering Lou Gehrig and his contributions to the game in honor of the 87th anniversary of his Farewell Speech, which occurred on July 4, 1939.
Take a guided tour of the Hall of Fame Gallery, explore our Baseball Discovery Zone, experience our curiosity carts, or play trivia games as we celebrate America's birthday and Lou Gehrig!
All events are included with Museum admission. Program offerings are subject to change daily.
New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig announces his retirement during his famous "Luckiest Man" speech on July 4, 1939 at Yankee Stadium. Gehrig passed away nearly two years later from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. He was voted to the Hall of Fame by special election in 1939. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum)
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