Life in 1860s Day at Landis Valley Museum
Schedule
Sat Jul 18 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
2451 Kissel Hill Rd, Lancaster, PA | Lancaster, PA
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Join us for this one day event portraying life in the 1860s! There will be reenactors, demonstrations, and more.
Philadelphia townball circa 1860 was an early bat-and-ball game played in open commons and ball grounds, often by amateur clubs from neighborhoods and workplaces. Using a handmade ball and a smooth bat, teams scored by striking the ball and running a course of bases under locally agreed rules that varied from club to club. Fast, social, and competitive, the game helped build Philadelphia’s vibrant club culture and served as a bridge between informal folk play and the codified sport of modern baseball.
At 12:15pm, 1:15pm, 2:15pm and 3:15pm, Rich Heinick, current president of the Keystone Base Ball Club of Harrisburg, will conduct townball matches for children of ages 6 through 12. These matches will challenge the children to adapt their present baseball experiences to a different set of rules and playing conditions. Townball is sufficiently flexible to engage varying quantities of players, and players of varying ages and abilities.
Regular admission through the Visitor Center applies:
Adults: $12
Seniors (65+): $10
Child (6-11): $8
Children 5 and under: Free
Check back for more details!
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