Gettysburg National 19th Century Base Ball Festival

29/07/2026

The results of each game from the 2026 Gettysburg National 19th Century Base Ball Festival is now posted on our website! Did you favorite club(s) win? Make sure you come back next year- the third weekend in July to see the 2027 edition of the greatest 19th century base ball event in America.! If your club is interested in playing next year, message us and we'll send you the information. See you in 2027. https://www.gettysburgbaseballfestival.com/about-4

20/07/2026

On behalf of the The Eclipse Base Ball Club of Elkton the Gettysburg Generals and all of the clubs who came out to the 16th Annual Gettysburg National 19th Century Base Ball Festival, we want to thank all the fans who came out to watch how base ball was played in Adams County in 1864.

A big thank you to the Keystone Base Ball Club of Harrisburg for supplying the hot dogs on Friday for the Kids Clinic. Also a big thank you to all of our players who led the talks at the Base Ball Walk Down Steinwehr Avenue.

A special thanks to our partners, Gettysburg Eddie's and the Steinwehr Avenue—Gettysburg for all of their support this past weekend. Several of our non profit partners were able to raise thousands for their own individual causes while helping us bring to the public what a sporting event looked like in the middle 19th century....before million dollar contracts, televisions...and gloves.

Hurrah!

10/02/2026

If you live around the Washington DC area, the new club is looking for charter members who want to play base ball the same way it was played in 1864 in our nation's capital. If you know anyone who may be interested, contact them with this information below. We hope to see the Olympics in Gettysburg one year soon!

26/11/2025

For any of our followers in the Washington DC area or Northern Virginia, here's your chance to join a 19th century base ball club. Besides players, they need volunteers to help with umpiring, scorekeeping, and other front office positions!

Know someone or live in the Atlanta or DC area? Come play ball the way it was played in the 19th Century! Please share.

10/09/2025

Don't forget! If you want to see 19th century base ball this year, you still have a chance! Come on out to the National Association of Historic Base Ball Clubs National Championship Tournament next weekend September 20-21 in Rising Sun, Maryland at the top of the Chesapeake Bay. 15 clubs from all over the country will be competing playing by the rules of 1864. Same deal as Gettysburg National 19th Century Base Ball Festival- great family fun, free admission, and... on Sunday the Phillie Phanatic will be there from 12-1 and Saturday the 1980 Phillies legend and star of the 1980 World Series, Dickie Noles will be there from 1-2 signing autographs! Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and shade tents and see base ball the same way it was played in 1864 before million dollar contracts, televisions, ....and gloves!

19/08/2025

Didn't get your fill of 19th century base ball last month at the Festival? Maybe you couldn't be there? Well, here's your chance to catch 19th century base ball again this year at the National Association of Historic Base Ball Clubs National Championship Tournament on September 20-21, 2025. 16 clubs from the NAHBBC will be fighting it out for not just the National Championship, but also 3 other championships as well. The tournament takes place in Cecil County, Maryland at the Bard Cameron Sports Complex in Rising Sun and the Dove Valley Winery. 4 fields, 32 games, 16 teams, 1 National Champion (and 3 other champions as well. Don't miss us!

21/07/2025

If you are thinking of coming next year, make sure you make plans to do so next July 18-19, 2026. You'll not only see great base ball, but you can also interact with the players, shop at vintage vendors like Stockbridge Sewing Works , Prowler Bats, K&P Weaver, and several others! You may even get to hear the Green Machine 8th Regiment Band! Mark it on your calendars now for a great time for the entire family next year!

21/07/2025

Another great Festival is in the books. What a great weekend! The weather held out for us and all the fans who came out to see 54 games in 2 days were all treated to some great base ball played by the rules of 1864. Thanks to all the fans, vendors, sponsors, media, players, bands, participants and especially their families for making it another truly memorable event for all!

Special thanks to our biggest sponsors: Gettysburg Eddie's and the Steinwehr Avenue—Gettysburg for all of your support not just this year, but every year. Thank you!

18/07/2025

What goes great with a baseball game? Yes, a hot dog! Berks Hot Dogs has been named the official hot dog of the Gettysburg National 19th Century Base Ball Festival AND the National Assoc of National Association of Historic Base Ball Clubs National Championship Tournament. on September 20-21, 2025 in Cecil County, Maryland. Get your Berks hot dog at both great events this year!

16/07/2025

If you are coming out to this year's festival this weekend you are in for a treat. Both Saturday and Sunday starting at 10am, The 8th Green Machine Regiment Band will be there playing authentic Civil War era brass band music. These performers are from George Mason University and you don't want to miss them!

Festival starts at 8:00am each day with 5 games being played at one time. Free admission. Great family fun for everyone. Bring your blankets, chairs and shade tents!