Please join us for the in-person opening reception for the exhibition, ¡Pleibol! In the Barrios and the Big Leagues / En los barrios y las grandes ligas. Explore this traveling exhibition by the Smithsonian Institute and view a selection of items from the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection. To help celebrate baseball, we will have some fun family activities on the lawn. Come toss a ball or try your hand at stick ball!
Baseball is the national pastime. But it’s also an American export, one with a tradition that’s constantly evolving. ¡Pleibol! shares the experiences of Latinas and Latinos whose love for the game and incredible talent have changed baseball and transformed American culture forever.
Throughout the last century, Latinas and Latinos have used baseball to chase their dreams, challenge prejudice, and build communities. Whether in the barrios or the big leagues, in rural backyards or barn-storming travel teams, they left a mark on how we see, hear, and play the game.
This event is free and open to the public! The reception begins at 2:00 pm. Light refreshments will be served.
Please let us know if you will be able to join us by August 7. RSVP by clicking here. Questions? Contact Jen Busa, Public Programs and Special Events Coordinator, at jbusa@connecticutmuseum.org.
Organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service in collaboration with the National Museum of American History.
This exhibition received generous support from the Cordoba Corporation and Linda Alvarado, and federal support from the Latino Initiatives Pool, administered by the Smithsonian Latino Center.
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