Lightfoot and Mountain City Vintage Base Ball players recreate America’s favorite pastime

Vintage Base Ball has been played for five years at Barnhardt Circle’s polo field. The local clubs, the Lightfoot and Mountain City clubs, are members of the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball. The clubs travel across the state and to Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, to bring living history by recreating America’s favorite pastime. Players wear period-style uniforms and play by 1864 rules. The players also volunteer at the 6th Cavalry Museum with fundraising events, participate in benefit games and offer programs for youth baseball teams.

The organizers and players have brought a wonderful community event to Fort Oglethorpe. Thank you to the Lightfoot and Mountain City players, the arbiters (umpires) and the fans who cheer them on.

Chris McKeever

6th Cavalry Museum executive director

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