Opening Celebration of It’s a Hit! Father's Day  -- Sunday, June 20 -- 12pm – 3pm Share the fun and excitement of America’s national pastime – BASEBALL! Be one of the first to view this new exhibit that features the amazing stories, local heroes and thrilling games that gave rise to the national sport of baseball.

Bring your family and friends to celebrate community spirit in a Family Baseball Clinic and father-son or daughter

T-Ball Game sponsored by the YMCA of Fairfield.

Enjoy a scavenger hunt, free giveaways and meet BB the Bridgeport Bluefish mascot! Free community event!

America’s national pastime comes home in this captivating new exhibition that brings to life the fun and excitement of baseball. Discover the legendary players and teams who played in Connecticut and the local heroes who achieved the American dream.  Step onto the historic fields that attracted thousands of people to Bridgeport and hear the roar of fans in vintage radio broadcasts. Discover how the sport evolved through interactive displays of 19th century and modern baseball bats, gloves and balls. The exhibit will feature photographs, memorabilia, equipment, uniforms and more from the treasured collections of fans and players as well as the Fairfield Museum and History Center, the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the Library of Congress and the Bridgeport Bluefish.

Sponsored in part by the Connecticut Humanities Council, GE, Fairfield University, WSHU and The Bank of Fairfield.