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Brown House hits home run with latest exhibit

by | Jul 18, 2024 | Area News, Latest

Base Ball in Victorian America is the newest exhibit at The Welcome Center at the Brown House in Wylie. The display focuses on the Texas League, a cornerstone of minor league baseball.

The Welcome Center at the Brown House in Wylie has hit it out of the park with the opening of its latest exhibit that delves into the history of baseball.

Tracy Lawson, the curator, has poured her passion for history into these displays, creating an engaging experience for visitors of all ages.

Earlier this month, Base Ball in Victorian America opened at the Brown House. The display focuses on the Texas League, a cornerstone of minor league baseball. Visitors can learn about the history of the league, how farm teams got started, and much more.

For more on this story see the July 18, 2024 print, or digital edition of The Sachse News. Subscribe today and support local journalism in your community.

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