Jerseyville Parks & Recreation Department (JPRD) is excited to announce a fun, free community event this summer on Saturday, July 16 from 8am-3:30pm! Come out to Dolan Park, located at 300 June Street, Field A to witness base ball as it was in the 1860's. The day will be filled with three games among three area vintage base ball teams from Alton, St. Louis and Springfield, Illinois. There will be concessions available for purchase. Be sure to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show!

Schedule of events for the day:
Market in the Park (individual sellers located under shelters) from 8am-2pm
Ice Cream Social (while supplies last) at 10:30am
St. Louis Brown Stockings vs Springfield Long Nines at 11am
Springfield Long Nines vs Alton Bluff City Ballists at 12:30pm
Alton Bluff City Ballists vs St. Louis Brown Stockings at 2pm

For 1860 rules, visit http://stlbrownstockings.com/rules.aspx.

To view the St. Louis Brown Stockings 2015 Season Wrap Video, visit https://vimeo.com/150615951.

Generous sponsors include:
Jersey State Bank, Otter Creek Historical Society, State Farm with Dennis Ford, Darker Images & Loellke Plumbing

JPRD reserves the right to cancel at any time with no advanced notice due to weather, etc.

For more information about this special event or how to become a seller, please visit please visit http://parks-recreation.jerseyville-il.us/, call JPRD at 618.498.2222 or email jerseyvilleparkandrec@jerseyville-il.us.