Mahwah Museum Hosts "A Cradle of the National Pastime: New Jersey Baseball 1855-1880" with John Zinn on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 7:30 pm
 

Mahwah, NJ – The Mahwah Museum presents "A Cradle of the National Pastime: New Jersey Baseball 1855-1880" a lecture led by John Zinn. Contrary to the popular myth, Abner Doubleday did not invent baseball in Cooperstown, New York.  The story of the early game is more complicated, but also more interesting.  The program will discuss how organized baseball got started and the important role that New Jersey played in the game’s early days. This will include a description of what an 1860's baseball game was like and the differences from the modern game.

About John Zinn:

John Zinn is an independent historian with a special interest in the history of baseball.  John is the author of five books including three about the Brooklyn Dodgers. He also writes a blog on baseball history entitled A Manly Pastime. John is the scorekeeper for the Flemington Neshanock vintage baseball team. 

Registration is required for this event, and open now. Reserve your spot today at www.mahwahmusuem.org  or at A Cradle of the National Pastime: New Jersey Baseball 1855-1880 with John Zinn , $5/person non-member, Free for Mahwah Museum members with discount code. Not sure you’re a member? Contact [email protected] to find out.

The Mahwah Museum is open on Saturdays, October-June from 1-4 pm. Admission to Mahwah Museum is $5 per person. Admission is free for children 18 and under, students, and Mahwah Museum members. The Museum is located at 201 Franklin Turnpike, Mahwah, NJ. Visit the museum website at www.mahwahmuseum.org for further details.