Vintage Baseball Game Taking Place in Litchfield

Watch the Simsbury Taverneers take on the Connecticut Picked Nine in a game of old-fashioned base ball.

Hosted by the Litchfield Historical Society, the game will take place on Saturday, May 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Community Field in Litchfield. Watch how baseball was played in the 1860s, without gloves and a different number of players than we see today.

This event is free, but donations are encouraged. Concessions will be available to purchase at the event. Kids’ activities will be held between innings. Bleacher seating is very limited, so it is recommended you bring your own lawn chairs.

Interested in throwing out the first pitch of the game? Submit your name at the door for a chance to throw the pitch. Entries must be received by 12:55 p.m. on game day. Contact the Litchfield Historical Society with questions.

Community Field is located at 58 North Lake St., Litchfield, CT. No registration is necessary. The rain date is Saturday, June 4.

Call (860) 567-4501 or email registration@litchfieldhistoricalsociety.org with questions. For more information about this or other programs, visit the Litchfield Historical Society website.

The Litchfield Historical Society is located at 7 South St., Litchfield. The Litchfield History Museum and the Tapping Reeve House & Law School now offer free admission for all.

(Photo by kim.rossi, via flickr creative commons)