Play a Game of Civil War Base Ball

Partner Event
July 5, 2025 @ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT

Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Appomattox, VA 24522

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Join Appomattox Court House National Historical Park for a day of ‘base ball’ (spelled with two words in the 1860s) at your local National Park on Saturday, July 5. All visitors are welcome to physically join in playing a game of ‘base ball’ following Civil War era rules. Games will be held, weather permitting, at 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM respectively and are held for 1-1.5 hours.

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Brian Miller
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
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