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World Tournament of Historic BaseballTM
August 8-9, 2009 (Open Saturday 'til 9pm)
The Greatest Exposition of Historic Baseball
Step back in time to 1867 as vintage baseball clubs from around the country compete by the game’s early rules in the greatest two-day exposition of historic baseball ever seen! Clubs engage for two days in throwing, batting, and spitfire competition until only one is left to be declared champion of World Tournament of Historic BaseballTM. Add music food, drama and legendary sports artifacts and you’ve got everything that made baseball our great national pastime. The World Tournament of Historic BaseballTM is free to members and free with Greenfield Village admission.

Click here to view our official Greenfield Village Historical Base Ball website.
   
2008 activities
Sixteen historic baseball clubs meet up for 2 days of spirited competition to determine the 2008 World Tournament of Historic BaseballTM title and trophy winners.

Play Ball! Tournament and the final championship games carry on in Walnut Grove #1 and #2 and Hawthorne Glade all weekend.

Special appearances by 1968 World Series Legends
Aug 2 - Jim Northrup
Aug 3 - Bill Freehan

Players Skills Competition: Come see the most accurate thrower, the fastest runner and the ball thrown the farthest from among the tournament clubs.

Hands-on activities include:
  • Massachusetts Rules Game: Play the pre-Civil War stick-and-ball game that preceded the game of 1867.
  • 1867 Base Ball Skills Test: Try your hand at pitching and see how fast you can run the bases.
  • Cricket: Learn and play another early stick-and-ball game, the game of cricket. (Sunday only)
Drama: “Simply Gershwin”. Celebrate the music of George Gershwin in this lively 30-minute music and comedy revue.

Saturday evening includes:
  • Dodworth Saxhorn Band Concert
    7pm, Village Green
Awards Ceremony: Immediately follows the Championship Game The following will be awarded:
Champion, Finest Club Uniform, Fastest Base Runner, Farthest Distance Traveled, Reserve Champion, Finest Captain, Finest Pitcher, Henry Chadwick Sportsmanship Award
pricing
All activities are free with Village admission.

MEMBERS free of charge
NON-MEMBER SENIORS age 62 & up, $21
ADULTS age 13-61, $22
YOUTH age 5-12, $16
CHILDREN 4 & under are free.

Parking is $5 per vehicle.
what to bring, what to wear
Greenfield Village is spread over dozens of acres-- comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes are a must. A large portion of activities are held outdoors, rain or shine. Dressing for the weather is a must. Bring umbrellas / rain gear and prepare for a wide range of temperatures, especially if you will be staying into Saturday evening. Folding chairs are also recommended for those who cannot stand for long periods.

Wheelchairs are available for a small fee at the Village entrance. Electric scooters are also available for a fee, but only in limited supply. Wheelchairs and scooters are rented on a first come, first served basis-- plan to arrive early if you need to rent them. You are welcome to bring your own wheelchair or scooter, however, upright scooters (Segways) are not allowed on premises.

Children's wagons are also available to rent for a fee at the Village entrance. You are welcome to bring your own stroller or wagon, however, recreational scooters, bicycles or in-line / in-sole skates are not allowed inside the Village gates.

Bring a camera; photography is allowed in all areas of the Village.
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Tickets to Greenfield Village are available online, through The Henry Ford Call Center (open 7 days a week, 9am - 5pm) 313-982-6001 and at all admissions counters. Tickets can be mailed when reservations are made 2 weeks or more in advance. Tickets purchased less than 2 weeks out will be held at Village Will Call.
directions/maps
The Henry Ford is located in Dearborn, Michigan on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard, just west of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) and south of Michigan Avenue (US-12).
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124-4088
From the East or West via I-94:
Take I-94 to the Oakwood Blvd exit; go north on Oakwood. The Henry Ford is 2.5 miles from the exit on the corner of Village Rd and Oakwood Blvd.
From the South via I-75:
Exit to northbound Southfield Freeway (M-39), drive 4.1 miles to Oakwood Boulevard (Exit 4). Left on Oakwood and drive 1.8 miles.
From the North via Southfield Road (or I-96):
Take Southfield Freeway (M-39) South 4.5 miles past I-96 and exit at Michigan avenue (Exit 6). Continue on the Southfield service drive (veer left) for .5 miles. At the first stop light, turn right onto Village Road (through the iron gates) and drive 3/4 miles.
Metro-Detroit often has major construction projects. Please check the following sites for the latest on construction areas and road closures.
Michigan Department of Transportation
AAA Traffic & Construction Report
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