Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River cordially invites the public to a nineteenth century baseball exhibition Saturday, Aug. 24, at 12 p.m., featuring the Mountain Athletic Club and the Elizabeth Resolutes. The free game will be at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Lackawaxen, Pennsylvania.
Glimpse into the past as these vintage baseball teams play according to the 1871 and 1895 rules in honor of Zane Grey. Children are invited to wear their favorite baseball or softball uniforms to show their team spirit during photo opportunities with the vintage baseball teams and life-sized cutout of Zane Grey in his University of Pennsylvania baseball uniform.
Patrons are strongly encouraged to bring a lawn chair as seating is not available at the ballfield. Free parking will be located at the Veteran’s Memorial Park lot, or a short walk from the ball field at the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission lot at the Zane Grey Museum. Parking for individuals with disabilities will be designated at the Veteran’s Memorial Park lot.
Be sure to stop by and say hello to members of the Zane Grey’s West Society throughout the game to learn more about Zane Grey and pick up a free Zane Grey baseball trading card.
Why a vintage baseball game in Lackawaxen? Before author Zane Grey began his famed writing career, he attended the University of Pennsylvania on a baseball scholarship where he studied dentistry. Grey’s passion and talent for baseball lead him to play for the Orange Athletic Club in New Jersey after graduating college. Even though Grey’s minor league baseball career was short-lived, his time on the field and love for the game would lead him to write books such as “The Red Headed Outfielder,” “The Short Stop,” and “The Young Pitcher.”
The Zane Grey Museum is just around the corner at 135 Scenic Drive in Lackawaxen and will be open for visitation from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
If you would like more information, call the Zane Grey Museum at 570-685-4871 or visit www.nps.gov/upde
