Navy Yard in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Baseball Americana
Play Ball!
America and baseball grew up together, a democratic sport for a democratic nation. Transcending class and gender, the game is embedded in our history and consciousness like no other.
The Library of Congress the largest library in the world collects and preserves the record of American creativity, including an unparalleled collection documenting the history of baseball through photographs, baseball cards, newspaper clippings, broadcasts, films, recorded sound, and sheet music among many other items.
The Library is pleased to share some collection highlights with fans at Nationals Park. This exhibition explores the rich tradition of baseball here in Washington and across our country. It celebrates those who play, from hall of famers to military service members to members of Congress, and those who cheer the game on, including presidents, songwriters, autograph seekers, mascots and enthusiastic fans.
Erected by The Library of Congress Collections; Washington Nationals Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Sports.
Location. 38° 52.328′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Washington Baseball Club / Bucky Harris and Fans (here, next to this marker); American League Pennant / All-Star Game / Baseball in the Civil War / First Printing (a few steps from this marker); Sliding at Griffith Stadium (a few steps from this marker); Washington's Opening Game, 1925 / Washington Team Photograph (a few steps from this marker);
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 17, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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