Duke Homestead Vintage Baseball Game on Oct. 3 will feature historic uniforms and rules

Duke Homestead State Historic Site is hosting Vintage Base Ball Day at Historic Durham Athletic Park, 500 West Corporation Street, Durham, on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Gate at 10 am. First game at 11 a.m. Admission is $10. Children under 4 years old will be admitted for free. If you have a ticket from the scheduled 2025 event, it will be honored. Players will wear historic uniforms, follow historic gameplay, and use historic equipment. The games will follow 1860 and 1869 Beadles Rules. Joining the local Duke Homestead team this year will be a special team from the Durham Fire Department and The Shiners from Rockingham, Virginia. Look for updates on the Facebook event. Enjoy a family-friendly day at the ball park complete with “old fashioned” concessions, food, beer, and historic music. Spectators are encouraged to come dressed in your favorite historical, vintage, or retro inspired outfits. Duke Homestead believes in vintage style, not vintage values! Kids will get to play historic games with costumed interpreters, as well as have the opportunity to run the bases in-between ball games. The iconic Durham Athletic Park has hosted baseball games since 1926 and was even featured in an iconic baseball film, but Durham’s baseball roots are even deeper.

Last updated September 24, 2026