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Education Programs
For Students: curriculum based programming that promotes awareness of the stadium’s historic importance in the American narrative and encourages a community of informed and empowered civic participants.
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For Educators: we provide professional development workshops for educators throughout the school year.
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Suggested Grades: K-3
Historic Hinchliffe Stadium
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What makes a place “historic”? In this engaging, hands-on program designed for young learners, students explore Hinchliffe Stadium and its museum to discover why this special place is part of our national story. Students learn about the athletes who played here, the community that cheered them on, and why it’s important to remember and protect places from the past.
Suggested Grades: 4-6
Around the Bases
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Using vintage-style baseball cards as an entry point, students explore the rich history of the Negro Leagues, spotlighting legendary players, pioneering team owners, and the vibrant communities that supported them. Through guided discussions and activities, students examine how segregation shaped the world of sports and how the Negro Leagues played a vital role in the fight for equality,
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Suggested Grades: 7-8
Barrier Breakers
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Through the exploration of primary sources, students delve into the groundbreaking stories of Larry Doby and Jackie Robinson—the first Black players to integrate the American and National Leagues. Students examine primary sources to understand the challenges these athletes faced and the courage they demonstrated. The program highlights their pivotal roles in breaking baseball’s color barrier and sparks discussion on the broader impact of integration in American society.
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Suggested Grades: 9-12
In Other News
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Students examine sports sections from newspapers of the 1930s and 1940s to uncover how athletes of color were represented—or overlooked—in mainstream media. By comparing coverage across different publications, students gain critical media literacy skills and explore the social and racial dynamics of the era.
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