Corner of the Tobacco Shed that houses the Conestoga Historical Society |
It was an ordinary day. Visiting the Conestoga Area Historical Society at 51 Kendig Road in Conesto- ga, Penn- sylvania. I didn't even know the place existed until a week of so ago when I saw an article in the local newspaper titled "Athletes O're The Ages." Seems the Historical Society was presenting a special exhibit called "Play Ball: A Retrospective Exhibit of Over 100 Years of Athletic Activities in the Penn Manor Area."
Directly inside the door is this showcase |
Article that featured my tour guide, Jim Kauffman. We both knew some of the same players from Lancaster County. |
Gloves and balls from the good old days. |
Many scrapbooks loaded with articles and photos lined the display cabinets. Most are on loan from private collections. |
These are Native American artifacts found on location. Click on the photos to enlarge them. |
Another private collection from Safe Harbor, PA. |
This wall was devoted to Millersville State Teachers College sports. The school is now known as Millersville University. |
One more of the many showcases holding baseball memories from the past. |
Don't feel bad. I've only been there once since living in M'Ville for 39 years.
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