Liberty Base Ball club

Liberty Base Ball club In 1867 and 1868 the Liberty BBC of Norwalk Ct played base ball as the rules were set and evolving back then . They seem to get beat each time , haha.

I have not found much info on the team but for a few games against Yale or a mention here or there. Liberty BBC was a team that played in 1867 and 1868 against Yale University. It was in a group of teams that were among the very best of its era. We are just now trying to uncover some the history and past glories of the Liberty base ball club but to this point we still do not know much. We do know

that they played out of Norwalk Ct. as their home city. Today’s Liberty Base Ball Club is made up of players from Massachusetts, Connecticut and Long Island NY. We have gotten much of our spirit, encouragement and guidance from the good people from LI who have been associated with the modern resurgence of 19th century base ball in America. Lead by Erick “spalding” Micklich who has played in close to 700 19th century base ball games himself and not to mention all the numerous events and support and trainings he has done over the years. You could also get more great info on 19th century base ball on his site www.19thcenturybaseball.com . The captain of Liberty BBC is Jeff “Pine Tar” Kornhaas. Pine Tar just started out wanting a general 19th century base ball uniform that he could use to fill in with any team that would have him play. When he could not find one “off the shelf” he decided to have one made and designed himself. Well that is when it all started, ha ha. Many of his friends saw what he had done and they also wanted the same uniform so after 6 or 7 great friends and good ball players bought into the uniform it was realized that a team was born. This is when Pine Tar turned to the talents and wisdom of Ray “Shutta” Shaw to help make his designs and vision come to life. Shutta is another one of the mentors and associates to Liberty. It was also Shutta that uncovered the Liberty team from Norwalk Ct and provided some of the early info on them. As you will see the Liberty uniform is quite a unique and colorful piece of art as well as a great example of a 19th century base ball uniform. Shutta did so much to help design and launch Liberty and now continues to help guide and advise us on the better parts of 19th century and its style of play. Liberty is always interested in helping new teams emerge; introducing 19th century base ball to new people and helping new players come to love the game. So if you have any questions or interest in Liberty or 19th century base ball then feel free to send out the town crier to send me word of your interest. (I mean it is not as if your voice could just fly through air in some mystical means so that I could hear you and understand what you are talking about, So send out a note, letter hand carried by our most trusted courier system,, LOL)
Huzzah to all who have read this
Pine Tar
PS: this is the first attempt and I am sure that editing will follow,, ha ha

There will be baseball practice for the Wethersfield Red Onion baseball club this Saturday at 10 o’clock at Cove Park an...
04/23/2026

There will be baseball practice for the Wethersfield Red Onion baseball club this Saturday at 10 o’clock at Cove Park and Wethersfield.

For anyone looking forward to testing out 19th century base ball I encouraged you to come on out and see what it’s all about

09/22/2025

It was a fanatical day when the Philadelphia Phillies mascot the Philly fanatic got to meet liberty base ball

I think the Philly fanatic became a fan 😜

Today at Gettysburg
07/20/2025

Today at Gettysburg

10/26/2024
09/05/2023

Join us on Friday, September 8th at 7:00 pm!
Book Talk: Historic Houses of the Connecticut River Valley
Keeney Memorial Cultural Center Ballroom
$10 General Public / Current WHS members FREE

Author Alain Munkittrick joins us to speak about his book Historic Houses of the Connecticut River Valley. Alain Munkittrick is an architect, architectural historian, and advocate for historic preservation, lives in the Connecticut River Valley. In this book, he curates historic photographs from the archives of local historical societies, museums, libraries, and private collections throughout the valley. Many of these images are being published for the first time along with extensive research that reveals their fascinating history. After his talk, Mr. Munkittrick will answer questions and sign copies of his book which will be available for purchase.

Snow boarders 🤣
09/03/2023

Snow boarders 🤣

This is always very interesting and educational
09/02/2023

This is always very interesting and educational

Tickets on Sale Now!

Friday, October 13 & Saturday, October 14
14th Annual Old Wethersfield Lantern Light Tours
(timed tickets start at 6:30pm and depart every 15 minutes)
Characters on this year’s tours are drawn from Wethersfield’s tumultuous 19th century and share their diverse life experience with our visitors. Tours depart from the Keeney Memorial Cultural Center (200 Main Street) every fifteen minutes between 6:30pm and 8:00pm. Tours progress through the historic Hurlbut-Dunham House, First Church, and the Ancient Burying Ground.  This approximately 70-minute journey through the past covers about one mile through occasionally uneven terrain and dimly lit areas. Participants are advised to wear good walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. This program is not recommended for children under the age of 13. In the event of inclement weather, provisions have been made to conduct these tours indoors. There is no rain date. Tickets are $25.00 and are available at the link in bio  and in person at the Old Academy (150 Main Street) between 10am and 4pm, Tuesday through Friday. Ticket quantities are limited to 21 per tour, no exceptions.

07/09/2023

Liberty will be up next in Gettysburg PA 👌🏼

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