WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. -- The Baseball in the Berkshires museum will host a weekend exhibit at the Old Town Hall from April 10 to April 13.
The exhibit, titled "Connections -- State Line Cafe and Mickey Mantle, Art Ditmar, Yogi Berra," highlights Big Leaguers' connections with Berkshire County.
Baseball in the Berkshires is partnering with the West Stockbridge Historical Society for the exhibit and a series of educational events.
The exhibit will open for a sneak preview on Thursday, April 10, from 5 to 8 p.m.
On Friday, April, 11, the opening reception will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. with a talk by Baseball in the Berkshires Director Larry Moore at 6:30. Former Major League pitcher Matt White will be a special guest.
The exhibit will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, with a presentation titled "Who Rules Today? Massachusetts or the Knickerbocker Rules?"
That presentation will be repeated on Sunday, when the full exhibit will be open from 1 to 4 p.m.
Admission for all events is free. Old Town Hall is located at 9 Main St.
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