Director of Communications
Amanda.Murphy@tn.gov
615-741-9010
Senior Communications Manager
Jill.Kilgore@tn.gov
615-927-1320
Communications Manager
Chelsea.Trott@tn.gov
629-395-8941
July 21, 2021 - KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Join the fun and experience America’s game as it was played in 1864! Historic Ramsey House is hosting THREE Vintage Base Ball matches in August! August 7 is a tripleheader, and both August 21 and August 28 are double headers. Please visit Ramsey House’s website to see the full schedule and more details on each team: http://www.ramseyhouse.org/calendar-2/
This free public event is enjoying its 8th season and Historic Ramsey House, 2416 Thorn Grove Pike, is proud to be a part of this historic reenactment. They play by 1864 rules, wear period uniforms and our local teams bear the names of actual teams that played in Knoxville during that time. For more information on the Tennessee Vintage Base Ball Association, visit http://tennesseevintagebaseball.com
Spectators can enjoy America’s favorite game while enjoying some classic American snacks!
Hotdogs, chips, soda, and beer will be available. Concessions are provided by Ramsey House.
All proceeds go directly to the ongoing preservation of this historic home. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair and umbrella for shade!
About Historic Ramsey House
Historic Ramsey House is a 1797 historic house museum open to the public through guided
tours. The site includes a Visitor Center that houses a museum shop, exhibits, and ticket sales.
With over 100 acres, the site provides a beautiful country setting with picnic areas for guests to
enjoy. Location rentals are also available for weddings, receptions, reunions, showers, garden
parties, meetings, seminars and lectures. Our guided tours can accommodate both small and large
groups. Historic Ramsey House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose purpose is to
educate, preserve, and interpret the history and cultural life of early Tennessee and the important
role of the Ramsey Family.
MEDIA CONTACT:
info@ramseyhouse.org
Director of Communications
Amanda.Murphy@tn.gov
615-741-9010
Senior Communications Manager
Jill.Kilgore@tn.gov
615-927-1320
Communications Manager
Chelsea.Trott@tn.gov
629-395-8941