Virtual Field Trip: A Recollection of Jackie Robinson

At 5 p.m. on Feb. 24, the National Archives Foundation will celebrate the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier in the NL with a virtual program.

Join Bruce Markusen, the Hall of Fame's Manager of Digital and Outreach Learning, and the Honorable Rodney E. Slater, National Archives Foundation Vice-Chair, for a conversation on Robinson's life and legacy.

In this program, we’ll celebrate the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the Major League Baseball color barrier and take a closer look at the Hall of Fame infielder and civil rights pioneer. We’ll examine the reasons why Branch Rickey chose Robinson to break the color barrier, the bigotry that Robinson faced, and the successes he achieved both on the field and in his post-playing career as a civil rights advocate.

To learn more and register for the event, click here .