Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Baseball Breaking Barriers
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road
Description: Craig Davidson, filmmaker and baseball historian, will present his compelling film There was always Sun Shining Someplace: Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues, which chronicles the rich history of the Negro Baseball Leagues that flourished before Jackie Robinson integrated the major leagues in 1947.
Winner of national and international awards and narrated by James Earl Jones, the documentary features interviews with baseball Hall of Famers and rare historical footage showing ballplayers as they traveled the backroads of America.
The film is 55 minutes long and will be followed by a discussion of African American ball players with special guest Craig Kelly, former president of the NAACP, Bridgeport Chapter.
Please pre-register.
Fee: Members: $5, non-members:$8.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Josefina’s Traditions
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road
Description: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Josefina. Papa loses many sheep in a big storm – how will the family survive? Learn about the importance of wool in many cultures and make a Mexican shawl for your doll. We’ll make easy empanadas as a snack!
Read the book: “Josefina Learns a Lesson”
For students in grades 3 – 5. Pre-registration required.
Program Length: 2 hours
Fee: Each Session: Members; $10, non-members, $15.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Local Heroes Guided Tours
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road
Description: Thursdays July 15, 29, October 14 with Don Harrison
Thursday, August 19 with Michael Bielewa
Meet Michael Bielawa or Don Harrison, who will share their passion for all things baseball in guided tours of the exhibit.
Hear the fascinating stories of teams and players who played in Connecticut that only these local experts can share! You’ll find it hard to resist the enthusiasm for baseball that unites so many fans.
Both Bielawa and Harrison are authors, historians and avid fans who served as advisors to the Museum’s baseball exhibit.
Fee: Free for members, $5 for non-members.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Pre-K Storytime
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road
Description: Grandparents will be encouraged to bring their grandchildren for our popular storytime series for young children, with themes that center on baseball, sports, heroes and teamwork.
Fee: Free for members, free with admission.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Haunted Baseball & Field of Screams
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum and History Center, 370 Beach Road
Description: Baseball and ghost stories are American obsessions. The book "Haunted Baseball" combines both with this fun and freaky collection of otherworldly yarns. Collected from baseball players, stadium personnel, front-office folks, and fans, co-author Dan Gordon will explore the spooky connection between baseball and the paranormal. In addition to "Haunted Baseball," Mr. Gordon will discuss material from his new book, "Field of Screams: Haunted Tales from the Baseball Diamond, the Locker Room, and Beyond.."
Please pre-register.
About Dan Gordon
Gordon's writings have appeared in the Providence Journal, Fort Worth Star, San Juan Star, NINE, Elysian Fields Quarterly and Scribners Encyclopedia of American Lives. He co-authored the regional bestseller Cape Encounters: Contemporary Cape Cod Ghost Stories and contributed two essays to the global baseball book, Baseball without Borders: The International Pastime. He lives and dies with the Red Sox.
Fee: Members: $5, non-members:$8.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Family Fun Time
Time: 3:30 pm
Location: Fairfield Museum & History Center
Description: Got game? Family and friends are invited to enjoy fun activities that promote baseball and softball skills. Learn about the history of local baseball in a scavenger hunt and more!
Skyler Thomas, a 5th grade student at Mill Hill School, will read from her book, An Extra Special Picture Day.
Fee: Free with admission. Pre-registration required.
For more information contact info@fairfieldhs.org
