Baseball in the Berkshires Exhibit to Open in Great Barrington

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. -- The Baseball in the Berkshires traveling museum and the Great Barrington Historical Society on Saturday open a new exhibit, "Baseball, The Berkshires and The Babe."
 
The free exhibit will be on view Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the historical society's museum at 817 South Main St. (Route 2).
 
Baseball in the Berkshires is dedicated to telling the story of America's pastime in the region and celebrating the 40 Major League players and 220 minor leaguers who have called Berkshire County home.
 
"Baseball, The Berkshires and The Babe highlights the history of the game in Great Barrington and the surrounding towns, including its connections to Babe Ruth and Willie Mays.
 
The exhibit runs through Sunday, June 16.
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Great Barrington Rotary Day Of Service

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Greenagers works with teens and young adults to develop deep connections to land, work, and community. They prepare youth for success in work and life by offering paid jobs and education in the areas of conservation, sustainable farming, and related trades.
 
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