September 2015
“The Roundtripper” Wine Unveiling with Eddie Murray
105.7 The Fan's Scott Garceau leads questions and answers with Eddie Murray. Join us for an intimate evening with an Orioles legend. On September 10, 2015, "The Roundtripper," a 2011 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, of which only 300 bottles will be produced, will be released. Roundtripper is a collaboration of winemaker Ken Deis; Joe Cafaro of Cafaro Cellars; Bruce Gearhart, wine wholesaler/importer; and baseball Hall of Famer Eddie Murray. All proceeds from the sale of this limited edition wine will…
Find out more »Collectibles 101 with Curator Amanda Peacock
Museum members-only event Bring your baubles and schlepp your stuff! Ever wanted to learn more about how to keep your favorite sports memorabilia in top shape for now and in the future? Join Curator of Collections Amanda Peacock and Membership Coordinator Patrick Dickerson for a night of "show and tell" with objects that you bring with you. Get a crash course in collections care with a display of pieces from our vault, take a behind-the-scenes tour, and ask questions or share stories…
Find out more »November 2015
SABR Babe Ruth Chapter Meeting
SABR's newest chapter, Baltimore Babe Ruth, meets Saturday, November 14 at 10:00am. Members will discuss elections and enjoy a talk by Pressbox writer Jim Henneman, author of "60 years of Orioles Baseball."
Find out more »December 2015
Museum Yard Sale
We just moved, and we have a lot of stuff. Your favorite sports stuff. Graphics will be sold on a first-come, first-serve basis on Saturday, December 12, 10:00am-4:00pm at the Baltimore Museum of Industry's Pavilion. Price is to go, and any purchase gets half off admission to the Museum of Industry.
Find out more »February 2016
Babe Ruth Birthday Talk with Bill Jenkinson
On Saturday, February 6th at 11am, The Babe Ruth Museum will host a discussion celebrating Babe's birthday featuring museum director Mike Gibbons and renowned baseball historian Bill Jenkinson. Topics of discussion will include Babe Ruth's continued relevance as the game's most storied player, and Negro Leagues star Josh Gibson's contributions to the game of baseball and its history. Mike Gibbons, who has served as the Museum’s executive director since 1983, said the program is part of a weekend commemoration of…
Find out more »September 2016
American Hercules: Babe Ruth
On Thursday, September 8 the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum will host a private screening with the producers of “American Hercules,” a new documentary on Babe Ruth produced by Major League Baseball and airing on the Smithsonian Channel. The 6-9PM event will be held at the historic Charles Theater in Baltimore. Tickets are $45 or $60 per person. A ticket includes a reception with beer, wine, and hors d'oeuvres from Tapas Teatro (6-7pm), a screening of the documentary (7pm), and a…
Find out more »February 2017
Babe’s Birthday Bash
BABE'S BIRTHDAY BASH 2017 Presented by Friday, February 3, 2017 5:30-9:00 Join us for a fun-filled night at The Diamond Tavern in Baltimore’s Hilton Hotel celebrating Babe’s 122nd birthday! The evening includes celebrity appearances, food, drinks, sports forums and a silent auction! Our featured guests include: Scott McGregor Baltimore Oriole 1976-1988 Chris Hoiles Baltimore Oriole 1989-1998 Ross Grimsley Baltimore Oriole 1974-1977, 1982 Johnny Rhodes University of Maryland Basketball 1992-1996 Kimmie Meissner 2006 World Figure Skating Champion Kevin Glover Detroit Lions…
Find out more »Super Bowl V Trophy
Come Get Your Photo Taken with the Baltimore Colts' only Lombardi Trophy.
Find out more »April 2017
8th Annual Baseball Media Luncheon
Join us for the 8th Annual Baseball Media Luncheon featuring: Brett Hollander - WBAL Brittany Ghiroli - MLB.com Scott Garceau - 105.7 The Fan Roch Kubatko - MASN Stan “the Fan” Charles - Press Box Peter Schmuck - Baltimore Sun Panel Discussion followed by Audience Q&A Thursday, April 6, 2017 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. $30 includes buffet lunch & beverages Seating is limited. First Come, First Served Tickets can be purchased online or by calling (410)-727-1539 ext 3051. Proceeds…
Find out more »June 2017
Book Signing
Babe Ruth Book Author to Launch New Book on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum Author Frank Amoroso announces the release of The Show, Volume 2 of the 3-part historical novel Wopper - How Babe Ruth Lost His Father and Won the 1918 World Series Against the Cubs. Volume 1, Pigtown, was launched in February at a celebration of the anniversary of Babe Ruth's birthday. The Show will be launched on June 17th with a talk beginning at 1:00pm in the Museum’s Bullpen. …
Find out more »August 2017
Museum Night at the Frederick Keys
Friday, August 11, 2017 Harry Grove Stadium 21 Stadium Dr. Frederick, MD 21703 RSVP to Cathy Zaorski, Marketing & Special Events Coordinator | 410.727.1539 x3051 | Please RSVP with a Credit Card or Send a Check (must be received by Aug. 4th) Gates Open @ 6:00 pm First Pitch @ 7:00 pm Ticket & Pregame Cookout Prices - $40 Adults & $35 Youths (age 3-14) Cost Includes Pre-game Cookout (Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Pulled Pork, Cole Slaw, Potato Chips,…
Find out more »September 2017
Road trip to Yankee Stadium
Road Trip to Yankee Stadium Saturday, September 16th First Pitch - 4:05 pm We'll arrive with time before the game to wander the Stadium area, see Monument Park or visit Heritage Field (site of the old Yankee Stadium) and hear a talk by MLB official Nick Trotta. Trip Includes Round Trip Motor Coach & Reserved Grandstand Seats Two pick up locations - UMBC (8:00 am) & White Marsh (9:00 am) Park & Rides. Tickets are $90 per person. Reserve your…
Find out more »March 2018
Opening Day Block Party
Join us at our annual Opening Day block party and watch the Orioles kick off their 2018 season against the Minnesota Twins! This year, Mix 106.5 will be broadcasting LIVE from the museum! $60 for the block party and $80 for the party and game ticket. Ticket prices include all you can eat and drink, admission to the game and Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum, as well as parking at the B&O Railroad museum lot. Tickets are limited and going fast!…
Find out more »May 2018
Negro Leagues Day
On May 7, 2009, former Governor Martin O'Malley signed a bill commemorating the second Saturday in May as Negro League Day in the State of Maryland. Join us on this years Negro Leagues Day for a program celebrating the important contributions and lasting legacy of Negro League Baseball in Maryland. Program Topic: Telling Our Story Because It Must Be Told Program speakers will include: Ray Banks Peter Brooks Ron Whittington Luther Atkinson Ted Knorr with more speakers to be added!…
Find out more »June 2018
Play Hooky with the Babe
Wednesday, June 13th, 2018 At the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum If you enjoyed our Opening Day Block Party, come do it again on Wednesday, June 13th! This time with premium ballpark fare and tickets in the lower field box! We won't tell on you if you play hooky that day...or bring your coworkers and enjoy an afternoon off! $95 Party and game ticket $55 Party only Bear Bros. Catering will be providing pit beef and ham, sausage with green peppers,…
Find out more »Babe’s Celebrity Golf Outing
June 18th Golf OutingMonday, June 18, 2018 at The Woodlands Golf Course in Windsor Mill, MD Join us for a Golf Tournament on June 18th at the Woodlands in Windsor Mill. Enjoy a round of golf, awards luncheon, and silent auction. Media and sports celebrities include: Ken Singleton Dave Johnson Brian Bass Ross Grimsley Johnny Rhodes Rick Krivda with more TBA! Tournament Pricing: Individual $150 Foursome $550 With a Celebrity Partner Individual $150 Foursome (3 golfers plus celeb) $675 *Entries…
Find out more »July 2018
GBHA Summer Picnic
Eat and engage with representatives from Baltimore area museums and historic sites. $3 Hot Dogs and Chips | $1 Water | $5 Beer All proceeds support GBHA
Find out more »Jerry Amernic Book Signing
Jerry Amernic, author of the new book BABE RUTH – A Superstar’s Legacy, will appear at the Babe Ruth Museum & Birthplace on Tuesday July 24 at 4 p.m. for a talk and book signing. This is the first book to explore the legacy of the Babe and it goes far beyond baseball. The book includes a full chapter on the Babe Ruth Museum. On July 26 Amernic is appearing at the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum in…
Find out more »November 2018
Evening with the ’83 Orioles
On November 14, 2018, the Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation and the Sports Boosters of Maryland will present an Evening with the '83 Orioles! This fundraising gala will celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Baltimore Orioles' World Championship and will benefit both organizations. Fans will bask in the memories of that season, as many of the stars from that squad gather to celebrate. Join us for this special night and get ready to relive Tippy picking off three, Tito's sudden-death playoff home run, Rick Dempsey's…
Find out more »December 2018
Jane Leavy Book Signing
Join Jane Leavy for a talk and book signing of her new book The Big Fella. Light refreshments will be served. "From Jane Leavy, the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of The Last Boy and Sandy Koufax, comes the definitive biography of Babe Ruth—the man Roger Angell dubbed “the model for modern celebrity.” Drawing from more than 250 interviews, a trove of previously untapped documents, and Ruth family records, Leavy breaks through the mythology that has obscured the legend and delivers the man."
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