
12/25/2020
The Birthplace is CLOSED today in honor of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen tomorrow morning at 10AM. Have a happy and safe holiday.
Follow us on Instagram! @BabeRuthMuseum George Herman “Babe” Ruth was born February 6, 1895 at 216 Emory Street, a Baltimore row house that is now just a long fly ball from Oriole Park at Camden Yards.
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The property was leased by Babe’s maternal grandfather, Pius Schamberger, who made his living as an upholsterer. By the late 1960s, the property and adjoining three row-house structures had fallen into disrepair and were scheduled for demolition. Hirsh Goldberg, press secretary for Baltimore’s Mayor Theodore McKeldin, launched a successful campaign to save and restore the Birthplace, which opened to the public as a national shrine in July, 1974. The not-for-profit Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation, Inc. was formed to govern the operation. Exhibits depicting the Historic House and life and times of Babe Ruth were installed with the help of Babe’s widow, Claire; his two daughters, Dorothy and Julia; and his sister, Mamie, who was also born at 216 Emory Street. In 1983, the operation expanded to become the official museum of the Baltimore Orioles, the team that signed Ruth to his first professional contract. At that time, the Foundation began formally operating as the Babe Ruth Museum. In 1985 the Mayor of Baltimore, William Donald Schaefer, designated the Museum as the official archives of the Baltimore Colts, who had departed the previous year for Indianapolis.
Operating as usual
The Birthplace is CLOSED today in honor of the Christmas holiday. We will reopen tomorrow morning at 10AM. Have a happy and safe holiday.
You've heard of the Curse of the Bambino...but have you heard about the Curse of the Colonel?
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MLB is correcting a longtime oversight in the game’s history by officially elevating the Negro Leagues to “Major League” status.
Need some last minute gift ideas? Check out this list from Maggie Blue - Magnolia Blue and consider gifting a membership to the Birthplace - it's a great gift for baseball fans of all ages.
It is not always easy shopping for the men on our list - here are a few fresh, southern-inspired ideas Maggie Blue curated to get your creativity percolating!
Looking for an event venue? Give our Events page a follow!
Our covered patio offers café lights and a blank slate for whatever you envision. Let us help you plan a 2021 event! #eventsatbrm
Photo by: tPoz Photography
The Leon Day Foundation, Inc.
The world knew Charley Pride for his voice; we knew him as a great pitcher and NLB star.
May his memory always be for a blessing.
#RIPCharleyPride
https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/charley-pride/
You still have time to save $25 on our limited edition Champions prints! Shop the Baltimore National Heritage Area sale through 12/12!
https://www.explorebaltimore.org/page/bnha-2020-holiday-online-bazaar
Just a reminder that the museum is open from 10AM-4PM on Friday-Sunday and is in accordance with Mayor Scott's COVID-19 restrictions for museums and aquariums.
Masks, social distancing, and use of hand sanitizing stations are required for all visitors of the Birthplace.
One week left to save 20% on our limited edition Champions print! Shop now: https://www.explorebaltimore.org/noteworthy/bnha-2020-online-holiday-bazaar-nov-12th-dec-12th
Thank you to all of our generous donors who pitched in and helped us exceed our goal of raising $714 on #GivingTuesday.
This year, the museum was hit especially hard by the lack of baseball season tourists. But, we are committed to fulfilling our mission with fans in the stands or not!
When you donate you are directly supporting the interpretation, exhibition, and preservation of our sports heritage. You ensure that the Birthplace will be around for years to come.
Your support makes a huge difference. We can't say thank you enough - but thank you again!
That being said, 𝘄𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱. The Birthplace relies on the generosity of our patrons 𝟯𝟲𝟱 days a year. Here's what you can do to continue helping:
- Become a Member
- Commit to making a Recurring Donation
- Visit the Museum
- Book a Private Tour
- Shop our Gift Shop
- Tell your friends and family! Love what we do? Share our mission to help grow our support base.
Babe hit his 260th Home Run on July 6, 1924 at Griffith Stadium in Washington, D.C. An inning and a half before his 260th HR, Ruth was knocked unconscious while chasing a foul ball.
After all, "you just can't beat the person who never gives up," right?
That's why we want to raise $714 on this #GivingTuesday. One dollar for each of Babe's home runs will ensure that the Birthplace can continue to share Babe's legacy for years to come.
Donate at baberuthmuseum.org/donate, or through the fundraiser on our page.
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Photo: Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C. 20540 USA http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/pp.print
Read more about this game via Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/july-5-1924-babe-ruth-hits-the-wall-and-the-wall-wins/
Happy Thanksgiving!
Don't forget to shop the Baltimore National Heritage Area Holiday Bazaar - now until December 12th!
Save 20% on our limited edition Champions print ONLY through the BNHA site.
Get yours now: https://www.explorebaltimore.org/.../bnha-2020-online...
Mondays, right?
𝐶𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑐 𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑏𝑦 𝐴𝑛𝑛𝑒 𝐹𝑒𝑖𝑙𝑑, 𝐵𝑎𝑙𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑆𝑢𝑛 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑐 𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑖𝑠𝑡, 𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝐴𝑛𝑛𝑒 𝐹𝑒𝑖𝑙𝑑 𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛.
There's still time to shop the Baltimore National Heritage Area Holiday Bazaar! Save 20% on our Champions print ONLY through BNHA.
Shop now: https://www.explorebaltimore.org/noteworthy/bnha-2020-online-holiday-bazaar-nov-12th-dec-12th
Baltimore Orioles
Brooks Robinson graciously accepted the Bob Feller Act of Valor Award last night.
🎥: MC2 (AW) Anita Y. Chebahtah, Navy Production
Museums foster ongoing appreciation and knowledge of art, nature, culture, science, and history. When you, the patron, purchase a gift from the museum store, you help to sustain the museum’s service to the public.
Participate in Museum Store Sunday by shopping online or in-store!
Shop the Babe Ruth Museum: baberuthmuseum.org/store
See all participating organizations at: https://museumstoresunday.org/
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Support Baltimore's museums with the Baltimore National Heritage Area Holiday Bazaar!
From now until December 12th we are offering our limited edition Champions print for the discounted price of $100 ONLY through the BNHA site.
Celebrate great moments in Maryland’s sports history with a limited edition print featuring the ’83 World Series Trophy & Super Bowl V Lombardi Trophy autographed by Scott McGregor & Jim O'Brien.
Get yours now: https://www.explorebaltimore.org/noteworthy/bnha-2020-online-holiday-bazaar-nov-12th-dec-12th
Watch the full program and more on YouTube: https://youtu.be/siUf00TsdP4
This photo feels appropriate for Halloween week...We have a feeling this early Orioles bird brought a few nightmares...
Photo from the summer 1954 issue of "Foam from the Editor's Mug" a bi-weekly newsletter published by the National Brewing Company.
The Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum would like to acknowledge the significant contributions of Barry Hagen who died on September 8, 2020.
Barry, a renowned and much admired estate appraiser was the appraiser of extremely rare Babe Ruth memorabilia donated to the museum in 2018 and 2019 including the Babe Ruth 60 Home Run Exhibit items (shown below).
The Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum is extremely grateful to Barry and his wife Jean Hagen for their friendship and valuable support.
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Orioles 1970 World Series win - and we have the perfect way to celebrate! Brooks Robinson's '70 WS MVP trophy, 1966 World Series Ring, and balls signed by the '66 and '70 teams are on display at the Birthplace.
The museum is open Friday-Sunday from 10AM-4PM.
Artifacts courtesy of Fran Soistman.
Frank "Home Run" Baker is featured in our new CHAMPIONS exhibit. Check out this 1911 T206 Piedmont card then come to the museum to see some more Baker artifacts.
Rest In Peace, Whitey!
“I had thought he was a lousy pitcher who they made into a hitter. I looked at the Baseball Encyclopedia one day and was stunned at what I found out.” The surprised Whitey Ford broke Babe Ruth’s World Series consecutive scoreless innings streak #OTD in 1961. (National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum) https://baseballhall.org/discover/inside-pitch/ford-breaks-ruth-record
"Vince Bagli was truly "The Dean" of Baltimore sports and a dear friend to the Babe Ruth Museum. I worked with Vince for over 30 years on a variety of projects and events and found him to be among the nicest, warmest people I have ever met. He will be dearly missed." Mike Gibbons, Director Emeritus and Historian
It’s closer than you think...we’ve picked a few items to get you started on your holiday shopping! Grab them from our website or call 410-727-1539 to reserve a private tour.
baberuthmuseum.org/store
The end of the regular season means a change in museum hours, our 2020 off-season hours are in effect this week. The Birthplace will be open Friday-Sunday from 10AM-4PM.
Weekday private tours will be available,
must be pre-paid and booked at least
24 hours in advance.
Private tour booking resumes 10/5.
See our new exhibit CHAMPIONS featuring 17 artifacts from Championship teams and Athletes. The Super Bowl V Lombardi trophy and '82 World Series Trophy are on display for the first time since 2015.
Our NEW exhibit CHAMPIONS officially opens next Wednesday!
Champions features 17 championship athletes and teams represented by a spectacular array of artifacts and anchored by the Super Bowl V Lombardi Trophy and the 1983 World Series trophy - on public display for the first time since 2015.
& pick up your limited edition print! $125 in-store, $135 shipped,
The Leon Day Foundation, Inc.
#tbt: Today in Negro League Baseball History: September 10, 1933 -- The inaugural East-West All-Star game is played at Comiskey Park, the site of the first major league All-Star game played exactly one month prior. Gus Greenlee and Tom Wilson's idea to showcase the black talent in the Negro Leagues drew 20,000 fans helping to relieve some of the burden facing the financially-strapped club owners. Leon Day appeared in a record-setting seven All-Star Games in his career. #preservinghistory #NLB #LeonDay
Photo below is from the 1939 East-West All-Star Game.
GET YOURS HERE: https://baberuthmuseum.org/product/print/
Celebrate great moments in Maryland’s sports history with a limited edition print featuring the ’83 World Series Trophy & Super Bowl V Lombardi Trophy.
Each limited edition print is autographed by:
Scott McGregor
1983 Baltimore Orioles Pitcher – World Series-Clinching Complete Game Shutout
Jim O’Brien
1970 Baltimore Colts Placekicker – Kicked the winning field goal in Super Bowl V with less than :10 to play
Each 12″ X 18″ print features silver foil details, authentic signatures, and is hand-numbered. Proceeds benefit the Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum.
Photography by Jonathan Mount | Print Design by Brad Meerholz
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Watch the full program and more on YouTube: https://youtu.be/siUf00TsdP4
Want more information about the 1934 Tour of Japan? Banzai Babe Ruth: Baseball, Espionage, and Assassination during the 1934 Tour of Japan by Robert K. Fitts & The Spy Behind Home Plate | An Aviva Kempner Film are two good places to start! We hoped you enjoyed our live video! Go to baberuthmuseum.org/donate to make a donation.
This ball is signed by the manager of each Orioles World Series Champion team. Without looking, can you name the managers and years?
Last night we officially cut the ribbon on our Mt. Rushmore of Maryland Sports exhibit! This exhibit was generously sponsored by former players of the wildly successful Leone’s-Johnny’s amateur baseball organization. Bernie Walter, long-time coach of Leone’s-Johnny’s, cut the ribbon while board member, Bob McKinney, and special guest, John C. Unitas Jr. (Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award), look on. Be sure to head down to the museum to see this exhibit if you haven’t already!
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