Join us at the Babe Ruth Birthplace on Saturday, July 14 as Baseball historian Richard D’Ambrisi discusses the evolution of 19th century baseball equipment and rules. The program begins at 1:00 p.m. and is FREE with the price of admission.…
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Potomac Nine Fall in Hard Fought Battles with Cecil County
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The Potomac Nine battled hard today vs. Cecil County in Hyattsville, MD. The young, strong Cecil County team outlasted the Potomacs in both games, 13-2 and 14-6
Manassas Civil War Base Ball Tournament a Hit
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Manassas, VA July 25, 2011– Old Town Manassas, VA commemorated the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War and the Battle of First Manassas (Bull Run) July 21-24 with living history demonstrations, speakers, art, music, and Civil War base ball. Members…
Chesapeake Nine Battle Cecil at Jerusalem Mill
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Jerusalem Mill, Md July 2011– On a clear and very warm Sunday afternoon at Jerusalem Mill, the Chesapeake Nine hosted the Cecil Base Ball Club in a pair of seven inning matches. The day of base ball was dedicated to memory of…
C&P to Play in 150th Anniversary Civil War Matches @ Manassas
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Fairfax, Va July 18, 2011– The Chesapeake and Potomac Vintage Base Ball Club will be participating in a celebration of Civil War style base ball matches this weekend, July 23rd and 24th, an event which is being sponsored by Historic…
Base Ball Returns to Magruder Park – Sun Jul 31
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Gaithersburg, MD July 5, 2011 – The Potomac nine vintage base ball club hosts Cecil County BBC for a special event sponsored by the city of Hyattsvillek, Anacostia Trails Heritage Area, and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. The…
Chesapeake Nine Participate in Gilmore’s Raid Reenactment at Jerusalem Mill
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C&P demonstrates Civil War base ball during a reenactment of Gilmore’s Raid at Jerusalem Mill.
Media Coverage & Photos from LPS 19th Century Vintage Base Ball Day
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Fairfax, Va June 15, 2011– On June 12th, the Chesapeake and Potomac (C&P) Vintage Base Ball Club participated in Loudoun Preservation Society’s 19th Century Vintage Base Ball Day at Oatlands Plantation in Leesburg, Va. The event was highly successful and…
C&P VBBC Announces 2012 Northern Virginia Expansion Team
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Fairfax, Va June 10th, 2011– The Chesapeake and Potomac Vintage Base Ball Club (VBBC) is forming a new team to be based out of the Northern Virginia area beginning with the 2012 Mid Atlantic Vintage Base Ball League’s regular season. Interested…
Roaring Rippon – June 11th
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Gaithersburg, MD June 8th, 2011 – On Saturday, June 11th, the Chesapeake and Potomac Vintage Base Ball Club will be participating in an exhibition of 19th Century base ball at the Rippon Lodge Historic Site in Woodbridge, Virginia. The scheduled…