Baseball in Paradise: A History of Spring Training in Florida

Program Type:

Active Older Adult Living, Cultural Life, History & Culture, Lifelong Learning, Special Events

Age Group:

Tweens (9 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), New Adult (18-30 years), Adults, Seniors
Registration for this event will be open from January 7, 2025 @ 12:00am to February 7, 2025 @ 2:00pm.

Details

The history of America's Pastime and the Sunshine State has been intertwined since the advent of the Grapefruit League. Learn about spring training's humble beginnings, the game-changing role played by Jackie Robinson, and how baseball has influenced and directed Florida's growth and development in this lively, fast-paced lecture by Sarasota author and historian Liz Coursen.