BOOTHBAY — On Sunday, August 31 starting at about 1 p.m., members of the Dirigo Vintage Base Ball League will be hosting a game of Town Ball on the Village Green at the Boothbay Railway Village. Town Ball is a direct descendant of the British game of rounders. It was played in the United States as far back as the early 1800’s and is considered a stepping stone towards modern baseball.

Instead of just playing a game of Town Ball, the club members are calling on visitors and Museum members to be a part of the game. Men, women and children are all welcome to join in and learn from the experts. Once the basic rules are explained a game or more of Town Ball will be played. Spectators are also welcome and encouraged. Be sure to pack your peanuts & popcorn!

Often referred to as “The Massachusetts Game,” Town Ball is still played by the Leatherstocking Base Ball Club every Sunday in Cooperstown, New York.

The Village is open daily from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. with hourly train departures between 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission to the Museum is $10 for adults, $5 for children. Museum Members are free. Wellbehaved and leashed four-legged friends are welcome. Contact the Boothbay Railway Village for more information at (207) 633-4727, or online at www.railwayvillage.org. The Boothbay Railway Village is located at 586 Wiscasset Road, Route 27 in Boothbay, Maine.