The Early Years of Baseball in Cortland & Tompkins Counties

Discussion of local baseball and American culture. Over the course of the last century and before, baseball was a popular activity in Tompkins and Cortland counties during the summer months. The focus of Charles DeMotte’s presentation will be on the rich and diverse aspects of baseball in these two counties from its inception to the period of the First World War. Includes tours of the Homeville Museum’s new John J. McGraw exhibit, featuring an extensive collection of McGraw memorabilia. Charles DeMotte has written several books on baseball and American culture. He was born in Ithaca and still lives in Tompkins County. For information: homevillemuseumboard@gmail.com, 607-283-4875, www.homevillemuseum.com Admission prices below include the event & tours of all CNY Living History Center museums: Homeville Museum, Brockway Truck Museum, Agriculture Exhibits, Antique Fire House Free for kids 5 & under, AD Military; $7 ages 6-18; $12 Seniors, AAA members, veterans with ID; $15 adults