Join us for Vintage Base Ball at Hale Farm & Village.

Grab your sun hats and folding chairs!

The Akron Black Stockings are hitting the field at Hale Farm & Village on April 19th for a thrilling game of 19th-century base ball!

Watch history come to life as these talented players take the field using vintage gear and classic rules... no gloves, no problem!

The grounds of Hale Farm & Village will not be open, but the gift shop will be open for beverages, and shopping!

This is a free event to the public located on our front lawn overlooking the valley.

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