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Vintage Baseball Club game!

ALL WELCOME! FREE!

DATE: Sunday, June 27, 2010 TIME: NOON - 3:00 PM WHERE: Paddock Park between the baseball fields Havertown, PA

Athletic Base Ball Club of Philadelphia vs. Fair Play Base Ball Club of Talbot County, MD.

The Philadelphia Vintage Baseball Club/Athletics Base Ball Club are a vintage base ball club who play old style baseball from the 1860's (e.g., no gloves) and play against other vintage ball clubs. The Haverford Historical Society is teaming up with the Philadelphia Athletics Vintage Base Ball club for their game on June 27th. The game will take place at Paddock Park in the space between the baseball diamonds.

This will be vintage base ball by 1864 rules, wearing the uniforms of the day.

Some of the differences between modern day baseball and vintage style include the following: 

1. The pitcher must toss the ball across the plate so that the striker (batter) may hit it. The throwing of speedballs or the deceitful curve ball shall result in a swift twenty-five cent fine from the umpire. How can ballists have fun and exercise if they cannot hit the ball and run the bases? The more they hit the ball and run the bases; the more times runners tally (score).


2. The striker is dead (out) if the ball is caught on the fly or upon one bound off the ground. The vintage game is played the way base ball was intended to be played-bare-handed. Caps or objects of clothing may not be used to catch the ball. The enormous leather mittens worn by modern namby-pamby ballists are not allowed.


3. A base ball field is just that - a field. The base ball diamond is preferably laid out upon a field of grass, such as the Elysian Field that served as home to the great New York Knickerbockers. Sometimes the field resembles an undulating meadow. Occasionally, there might be a tree or a building out in the garden (outfield). There are no manicured infields to eliminate an errant hop of the base ball. In the vintage game, a ballist's skills are truly tested.

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PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST

In conjunction with the 2010 Heritage Festival, HTHS will be presenting an exhibition of photographs taken in Haverford Township. Join us as we celebrate the natural beauty and unique character of our township and document it through photography for future generations.

2010 Heritage Festival

DATE: Sunday, June 6, 2010 TIME: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM WHERE: Nitre Hall along Karakung Drive Havertown, PA

Join us for one of Haverford Township's favorite community events as the Historical Society celebrates the rich, cultural heritage and local history of our area. In the beautiful and historic setting of Karakung Drive along Cobbs Creek, the Heritage Festival brings together people from all over the Township. More information at 2010 Heritage Festival web page.

• Open House/Tours of Lawrence Cabin and Nitre Hall
• Live music all day including Haverford High School's outstanding Choral groups, the Setting Sons, Jez Godin, Broessler School of Irish Dancing, and a Colonial Dancing demonstration, plus lots more.
• Food provided by local favorites JD McGillicuddy's and Brookline Pizza as well as Bella Rose Catering and local Boy Scout troops
• Historical Re-enactors - antiqu firearms demos, blacksmithing, Ned Hector, Caroline Herschel, representatives from 1696 Thomas Massey House, representatives from Pa. Colonial Plantation, and more.
• Tours of Nitre Hall and Lawrence Cabin;
• Photography Exhibition inside Nitre Hall featuring photos taken in Haverford Township
• Artisans/Crafters
• Local non-profits on hand to share information and network;
• Antique Cars on Display
• Model Train Display by local train enthusiast Bill Parkinson
• Pony Rides, Scavenger Hunt and other activities for children
• Booth/displays by local organizations
• Beer tent
  Sly Fox Brewing Co.
  • Pikeland Pils
  • Phoenixville Pale Ale
  Victory Brewing
  • Hopdevil IPA
  • Whirlwind Witbier

Volunteer Give us an hour (or two!). We need volunteers to direct parking, sell tickets and direct visitors. Contact Tricia Woodman at johnwman@msn.com for more information.

Artists/Crafters Reserve your space now! Spaces are filling quickly, but we encourage local artists and crafters to join us at the festival. The registration fee is $25. (See the form linked here---->> artistregistration2010.pdf)

Submit a Photo(!) The Photography Exhibition inside Nitre Hall is open to everyone. We want to see YOUR Haverford Township. Submit your favorite photo taken in Haverford Township. Photos will be entered into a juried exhibition with cash prizes awarded to the winners. Contact Jeanne Angell (angellsrus@comcast.net ) or Lauren Yacina (lauren.stevenson@verizon.net ) for more information. More information at 2010 Photography Exhibition web page