Former big league pitcher Mitch Harris chronicles his his improbable journey from the Naval Academy to the major leagues.

On the 75th anniversary of Bobby Thomson's pennant-winning home run of October 3, 1951, we will celebrate "The Shot Heard Round the World" with several programs.

A Baseball Card Mystery

On the second and fourth Friday of each month, we will showcase the Museum's newest artifacts through our "Artifact Spotlight: Brand New to the Collection."

A showcase of New York State's rich and fascinating history at historic and cultural destinations like the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

A showcase of New York State's rich and fascinating history at historic and cultural destinations like the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

Join a Museum educator as we explore the Taking the Field exhibit.

As the excitement of the postseason reaches a fever pitch, baseball’s hometown will provide the best seat in the house to watch the action.

We will screen the new documentary about Emmett Ashford, the first Black umpire in the history of the established major leagues; his remains are now buried in Cooperstown's Lakewood Cemetery. The film, titled "Called Up: The Emmett Ashford Story," will be shown in the Hall of Fame Library's Bullpen Theater, beginning at 1 pm.

After the screening, we will take interested visitors on a brief tour of another cemetery in Cooperstown, the Christ Church Graveyard, which contains the tombs of Cooperstown's founder William Cooper and famed novelist James Fenimore Cooper.

Tricks, Treats, and Fun at the Hall of Fame