Winter Break Week Programming
Seventy seven years ago this spring, Jackie Robinson made history for the Brooklyn Dodgers – helping fulfill baseball’s destiny as America’s National Pastime. As many schools in the northeast pause for Winter Break, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates Robinson’s heroic journey – along with countless other milestones – in honoring Black History Month. The Cooperstown shrine hosts special daily programs for kids of all ages Feb. 19-23 as part of Presidents’ Week. Families can experience unique Museum artifacts and learn about the history of Black Baseball and participate in programming throughout the week. The museum will also highlight the connection between Presidents and the American Pastime. All events are included with Museum admission.
Monday February 19th
10:30 am: Plaques of the Gallery Tour (Buck O’Neil Statue, 1st Floor)
Gain insight into the history of the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery on this 20 minute guided tour! The tour begins at the Buck O'Neil Statue on the first floor and ends in the Gallery.
11:30 am: Tools of the Trade (Your Team Today, 3rd Floor)
Explore the evolution of baseball equipment in this interactive program!
12:30 pm-1:30 pm: Black History Month Pop-Up in the Learning Center
This interactive Pop-Up is in celebration of Black History Month. Explore images, hands-on items from the Hall of Fame’s education collection, and select artifacts that relate to Black baseball history.
2:00 pm: Plaques of the Gallery Tour (Buck O’Neil Statue, 1st Floor)
Gain insight into the history of the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery on this 20 minute guided tour! The tour begins at the Buck O'Neil Statue on the first floor and ends in the Gallery.
Tuesday February 20th
10:30 am: Plaques of the Gallery Tour (Buck O’Neil Statue, 1st Floor)
Gain insight into the history of the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery on this 20 minute guided tour! The tour begins at the Buck O'Neil Statue on the first floor and ends in the Gallery.
11:30 am: Baseball Jeopardy (Learning Center, 1st Floor)
Test your baseball knowledge in the classic late night game show, Jeopardy, with a baseball twist. With categories such as Stadiums, International Baseball, and Award Winners, there is something for everyone!
12:30 pm-1:30 pm: Black History Month Pop-Up in the Learning Center
This interactive Pop-Up is in celebration of Black History Month. Explore images, hands-on items from the Hall of Fame’s education collection, and select artifacts that relate to Black baseball history.
2:00 PM: The Black Baseball Initiative: Early Black Baseball (Bullpen Theater)
Join us for a special presentation about the early history of Black baseball. The program will explore the efforts of early Black pioneers like Octavius Catto and the Philadelphia Pythians, Bud Fowler, Moses Fleetwood Walker, and the Cuban Giants. The presentation will also examine the impact of the Great Migration on the formation of the Negro Leagues in 1920.
2:30 pm: Plaques of the Gallery Tour (Buck O’Neil Statue, 1st Floor)
Gain insight into the history of the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery on this 20 minute guided tour! The tour begins at the Buck O'Neil Statue on the first floor and ends in the Gallery.
Wednesday February 21st
10:30 am: Plaques of the Gallery Tour (Buck O’Neil Statue, 1st Floor)
Gain insight into the history of the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery on this 20 minute guided tour! The tour begins at the Buck O'Neil Statue on the first floor and ends in the Gallery.
11:30 am: Baseball Jeopardy (Learning Center, 1st Floor)
Test your baseball knowledge in the classic late night game show, Jeopardy, with a baseball twist. With categories such as Stadiums, International Baseball, and Award Winners, there is something for everyone!
12:30 pm-1:30 pm: Black History Month Pop-Up in the Learning Center
This interactive Pop-Up is in celebration of Black History Month. Explore images, hands-on items from the Hall of Fame’s education collection, and select artifacts that relate to Black baseball history.
2:00 pm: Plaques of the Gallery Tour (Buck O’Neil Statue, 1st Floor)
Gain insight into the history of the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery on this 20 minute guided tour! The tour begins at the Buck O'Neil Statue on the first floor and ends in the Gallery.
Thursday February 22nd
10:30 am: Plaques of the Gallery Tour (Buck O’Neil Statue, 1st Floor)
Gain insight into the history of the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery on this 20 minute guided tour! The tour begins at the Buck O'Neil Statue on the first floor and ends in the Gallery.
11:30 am: Baseball Jeopardy (Learning Center, 1st Floor)
Test your baseball knowledge in the classic late night game show, Jeopardy, with a baseball twist. With categories such as Stadiums, International Baseball, and Award Winners, there is something for everyone!
12:30 pm-1:30 pm: Black History Month Pop-Up in the Learning Center
This interactive Pop-Up is in celebration of Black History Month. Explore images, hands-on items from the Hall of Fame’s education collection, and select artifacts that relate to Black baseball history.
2:00 PM: SOUTHERN LEAGUE: A STORY OF MINOR LEAGUE INTEGRATION (Bullpen Theater)
Join us for a special presentation about the integration of the Southern League in the early 1960s. Inspired by the critically-acclaimed book by former major league pitcher Larry Colton, this presentation delves into the story of the 1964 Birmingham Barons. Featuring future major leaguers like Blue Moon Odom and Tommie Reynolds, the Barons became the first integrated team in the history of both Birmingham and the state of Alabama. And to cap off their milestone season, the Barons nearly won the Southern League championship.
2:30 pm: Plaques of the Gallery Tour (Buck O’Neil Statue, 1st Floor)
Gain insight into the history of the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery on this 20 minute guided tour! The tour begins at the Buck O'Neil Statue on the first floor and ends in the Gallery.
Friday February 23rd
10:30 am: Plaques of the Gallery Tour (Buck O’Neil Statue, 1st Floor)
Gain insight into the history of the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery on this 20 minute guided tour! The tour begins at the Buck O'Neil Statue on the first floor and ends in the Gallery.
11:30 am: Baseball Jeopardy (Learning Center, 1st Floor)
Test your baseball knowledge in the classic late night game show, Jeopardy, with a baseball twist. With categories such as Stadiums, International Baseball, and Award Winners, there is something for everyone!
12:30 pm-1:30 pm: Black History Month Pop-Up in the Learning Center
This interactive Pop-Up is in celebration of Black History Month. Explore images, hands-on items from the Hall of Fame’s education collection, and select artifacts that relate to Black baseball history.
2:00 pm: Plaques of the Gallery Tour (Buck O’Neil Statue, 1st Floor)
Gain insight into the history of the Hall of Fame Plaque Gallery on this 20 minute guided tour! The tour begins at the Buck O'Neil Statue on the first floor and ends in the Gallery.