The Field House Museum Presents a New Exhibition

Rounding the Bases: The History of St. Louis Browns Baseball

Rounding

the Bases: The History of St. Louis Browns

Baseball Venue: Field House Museum, 634 South Broadway, Saint Louis, MO 63102

Dates: April 1 – October 29, 2023

Saint Louis, MO – St. Louis is a baseball town. Today, we all rally behind our Cardinals. But from 1902 to 1953, the St. Louis Browns split the city’s loyalties–and, eventually, their stadium. While the team didn’t bring home many victories, it had more than its fair share of legendary players, colorful owners, and rowdy stories. Come with us on this journey to rediscover the team in a city that was “First in shoes, first in booze, and last in the American League” in Rounding the Bases!

Exhibit Opening: March 31, 2023, 5:00 pm

Members of the media are invited to join the Field House Museum and St. Louis Browns members as they gather for a special exhibit opening on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 5:00 pm with a ribbon cutting at 5:30 pm to kick off the exhibit, Rounding the Bases.

About the Field House Museum

The Field House Museum is a dynamic museum and historic site focused on the Field family. The historic house was once the home of Roswell Field, noted St. Louis attorney, and the birthplace of his son, Eugene Field, the “Children’s Poet.” While living in the home, Roswell Field became the key attorney in the Dred & Harriet Scott Freedom Suit when he formulated the legal strategy that propelled the case to federal court. The house is designated as a National Historic Landmark and has an attached museum featuring the Field House Museum’s collections along with traveling exhibits.

About the Browns Historical Society

The St. Louis Browns Historical Society was founded in 1984 and boasts a national membership while hosting a Reunion Luncheon and other activities yearly. Two films produced by the Historical Society in conjunction with Nine PBS have been shown on the PBS network and received regional EMMY Award nominations and a win. The society is dedicated to preserving every stat and story of the St. Louis Browns, so the legend of baseball’s most colorful underdogs can endure forever.

Visitor Information

Admission: Adults: $10.00, children 7-16: $5.00, members and children 6 & under: free

Museum Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Sunday Noon to 4:00 pm

For general information, call 314.421.4689, email us at info@ fieldhousemuseum.org or visit our website at fieldhousemuseum.org.