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Base Ball At Johnson's Island

Base Ball Reenactment

Come see the Black Swamp Frogs and the Ohio Village Muffins reenact the famous August 27th 1864 Base Ball game between the Confederates and the Southerns. 

 

9:30 AM Van begins to transport from Dempsey Access-Teams arriving

10:00 AM Food arrival and set up; Sutler set up; Chairs; Lay out Base Ball Field

10:30 AM Registration for spectators
Food available at this time (Donation suggested)
Sutler Open-

11:00 AM First Tour of Island for Vintage Base Ball Teams

12:15 PM Second Tour of Island for Base Ball Game spectators

1:15 PM Tours end, Lunch available, mingle with team players

1:45 PM Introductions by David Bush, Chair, FDJI

1:50 PM John Husman Creates Context for Game

2:00 PM Teams address crowd, explain game rules, start
 

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Friends of Johnson's Island | Last Update:  3/4/06 DK