Step Back in Time During a Vintage Baseball Game
Step Back in Time During a Vintage Baseball Game
Beach Lake, PA - Come one, come all! The National Park Service and the Zane Grey’s West Society cordially invite the public to a nineteenth century baseball exhibition featuring the Flemington Club of Neshannock and the Elizabeth Resolutes.
The free game will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Lackawaxen, PA, with the first pitch being hurled at 12:00p.m. Take a glimpse into the past as these vintage baseball teams play according to the 1864 and 1870 rules in honor of Zane Grey.
Why a vintage baseball game in Lackawaxen? Before author Zane Grey began his famed writing career, he attended the University of Pennsylvania on a baseball scholarship where he studied dentistry. Grey’s passion and talent for baseball would lead him to play for the Orange Athletic Club in New Jersey after graduating college. Even though Grey’s minor league baseball career was short lived, his time on the field and love for the game would lead him to write books such as The Red Headed Outfielder, The Short Stop, and The Young Pitcher.
Be sure to stop by and say hello to members of the Zane Grey’s West Society throughout the game to learn more about Zane Grey and to pick up a free Zane Grey baseball trading card.
Join the fun and pitch a ball at the catcher’s target or take part in photo opportunities with the vintage baseball teams and a costumed interpreter wearing a replica of Zane Grey’s University of Pennsylvania baseball uniform. Children and adults are encouraged to wear their favorite baseball or softball jerseys to show their team spirit. Baseball themed crafts will also be available for children courtesy of Lackawaxen Township from 12:00p.m-2:00p.m.
Throughout the exhibition, show your support for the Wallenpaupack Area Little League at their concession stand where they will be serving popcorn, walking tacos, assorted candy, chips, cold drinks, and ice cream served in a souvenir helmet.
Patrons are strongly encouraged to bring a lawn chair as seating is not available at the ballfield. Free parking will be located at the Veteran’s Memorial Park lot at 109 Scenic Drive, or just across the street at the Lackawaxen Fire Hall. Parking for individuals with disabilities will be designated at the Veteran’s Memorial Park lot.
The Zane Grey Museum is just around the corner located at 135 Scenic Drive in Lackawaxen and will be open for visitation before and after the game from 10:00a.m. -4:00p.m.
Please visit www.zgws.org to learn more about Zane Grey’s West Society and www.vbba.org/
for more information about the Vintage Base Ball Association.
Photo caption: The Elizabeth Resolutes and the Mountain Athletic Club teams dress in nineteenth-century baseball uniforms at the 2024 vintage exhibition.
Photo Credit: National Park Service
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