Breaking Windows and Breaking Barriers: The Obscured History of Baseball in the Berkshires

Name: Breaking Windows and Breaking Barriers: The Obscured History of Baseball in the Berkshires
Start: July 1, 2024
End: 2024-07-01
Location: Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum

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Discover the hidden chapters of baseball history this summer at Ventfort Hall with our captivating exhibit, "Breaking Glass & Breaking Barriers: The Obscured History of Baseball in the Berkshires." Venture into a world where the diamond mirrors society, revealing a treasure trove of local legends and unsung heroes. From the Berkshire-born major leaguers, including two Hall of Famers, to the pioneering spirits of women and black athletes who carved their path in the sport, this exhibit showcases over 220 minor leaguers and 60 minor league teams that have called the Berkshires home. Unearth over a century of baseball tales, from the first official mention in 1791 Pittsfield to the legendary figures like Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, and Willie Mays, who left their mark in this scenic enclave. This exhibit illuminates baseball's journey in the Berkshires, inviting you to explore the stories of more than 100 non-player professionals, including scouts and umpires, and the vibrant legacy of over 275 town teams!

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Admission
Adults – $20
Seniors – $18
Veterans/Military – $18
Teachers – $18
Healthcare Workers – $18
Students (age 18-23 with valid ID) – $12
Children 5 to 17 – $8
Children 4 and under – free
Members – Free

Location

Ventfort Hall Mansion
104 Walker Street
Lenox, MA 01240

Directions/Transportation/Parking

Directions from the North (Bennington, Vt)
US-7 S/MA-2 W following into Massachusetts
Continue right onto Cold Spring Road/US-7/MA-9 W
Continue to follow US-7 S
Turn right onto Walker Street/MA-183 Ventfort Hall is located approximately ½ mile on the left.

Directions from the East (Worcester and Boston, Ma)
I-90 W/Mass Pike/Massachusetts Turnpike to Exit 2 Lee, Lenox, Pittsfield
slight right after the toll to US 20/Housatonic Street
Follow US 20 W, in Lenox turn left onto Rt. 183/Walker Street. Ventfort Hall is located approximately ½ mile on the left.

Directions from the Northwest (Albany and Troy, New York)
I-90 E toward Boston, Exit 2 Lee, Lenox, Pittsfield
slight right after the toll to US 20/Housatonic Street
Follow US 20 W, in Lenox turn left onto Rt. 183/Walker Street. Ventfort Hall is located approximately ½ mile on the left.

Directions from West (Chatham and Lebanon, New York)
NY-22 E turn right onto MA-102 E continue to follow MA-102
Turn left onto MA- 183
Follow Rt. 183 until it merges with Walker Street, Ventfort Hall is on the right.

Directions from the South (Kent, Ct.)
US-44/US-7/Main Street crossing into Massachusetts
Continue to follow US-7, turn right onto US-7/Main Street/MA-102
Slight Left onto US-7 turn left onto MA-7A/Kemble Street
Turn sharp right onto Walker St/MA-183, Ventfort Hall is on the right.

Last admission is at 3 PM

Interactive children's displays.

Presented by

Ventfort Hall Mansion and Gilded Age Museum

For more information

http://info@gildedage.org