Basbeall: America's Home Run
Baseball has long been considered part of America's pastime, right along with apple pie and hot dogs. The National Postal Museum based in the Smithsonian along with the Smithsonian Latino Center, has created an in-person and corresponding online exhibit showcasing the impact of Baseball on American culture and society. “Baseball: America's Home Run '', is an exhibit which will be on view and open to the public through 2025. It explores the history of baseball and how it has been commemorated through the post office. Through artifacts collected through private collectors and museums, such as uniforms, bats, along with artwork from the postal service, a unique history of baseball has been put on display. The four themes that run throughout the exhibit are “Creating Baseball”, “We All Play Ball”, “The Negro Leagues”, and “Legendary Playing Fields”. Within each of these themes, a specific topic is brought to life and baseball's unsung heroes are brought into lig...