Vintage Base Ball at Historic Ramsey House

JULY 17, 2021 - KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - Join the fun and experience America’s game as it was played in 1864. The Knoxville Holstons take on the Nashville Maroons, July 17, 11:00 AM, and the Emmett Machinists of Knoxville will play the Nashville Maroons at 2:00 PM! Don't forget your lawn chair and umbrella for shade! 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

Local food truck Knox Wurst will be on site to provide you with delicious eats! The 15% of the proceeds from the food truck sales help us to continue to bring this great educational event to our community. We encourage you to support these local food vendors throughout the season. Please bring a lawn chair and an umbrella for shade and leave the coolers at home. Thank you!

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