America's Pastime

For more than 150 years, professional baseball has captivated the heads and hearts of Americans. This exhibit celebrates that rich history, with stories about the achievements of players on the field, the culture of fans in the stands, and the ways in which the game has and hasn't changed over the decades.

Yankee second-baseman Aaron Ward is tagged out during the first-ever game at Yankee Stadium, April 19, 1923.