Discover Cooperstown: Summer Programming Series
Join us as we celebrate the national pastime on none other than America's birthday! Honor the country's 248th 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 83rd anniversary of his Farewell Speech, which occurred on July 4, 1939. The following events are free with museum admission!
Program offerings are subject to change.
10:00 am- The Plaques of the Gallery Tour
Learn about the history of the Hall of Fame Gallery and the process by which each plaque is made and installed in this 20 minute guided tour. The tour starts by the Buck O'Neil Statue on the first floor.
10:45 am- All-Star Art
Families and visitors can stop by the Baseball Discovery Zone and take part in our activity of the day. This art activity could be themed after one of our exhibits, or just a fun baseball piece of art to create!
11:00 am- Cooperstown Curiosity Cart
Visitors can drop by these informal activity stations to learn about various aspects of baseball, from the evolution of equipment and science behind the game to utilizing scouting reports to identify players.
11:30 am- Guided Tour—Lou Gehrig
Join our staff as we honor the Anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s Farewell Speech in a guided tour throughout the museum.
1:00 pm- Open Hour in the Baseball Discovery Zone
This interactive room allows families to explore baseball history through hands-on items from the Hall of Fame’s education collection.
2:00 pm- The Plaques of the Gallery Tour
Learn about the history of the Hall of Fame Gallery and the process by which each plaque is made and installed in this 20 minute guided tour. The tour starts by the Buck O'Neil Statue on the first floor.
2:30 pm- Curiosity Cart
Visitors can drop by these informal activity stations to learn about various aspects of baseball, from the evolution of equipment and science behind the game to utilizing scouting reports to identify players.
3:00 pm- Baseball Jeopardy
This program is designed to create a fun way for visitors to test their knowledge of various categories pertaining to baseball. Visitors are encouraged to work together with teams to formulate answers to win the game and a prize.