The Sanford Museum Association will present “How Iowa Met Baseball: the Myths, the History, the Players” on April 3 at 2:00 p.m. at the Museum in Cherokee.
Over the past century the setting for the spring passion of many Iowans has been the ballpark. This presentation by John Liepa explores baseball’s origins, the history and evolution of the game, baseball’s journey to Iowa and the role of the Civil War in spreading its popularity. Audiences will learn about some of Iowa’s baseball pioneers and view an extensive collection of baseball memorabilia featuring Iowa players.
The Museum is located at 117 E Willow Street in Cherokee.