Latest posts tagged with #WBHT on Bluesky
On this International Women's Day, the Women's Baseball Heritage Trail can be found in 11 countries on 5 continents and consists of 572 identified spots with 451 listed on the map. The wbht.org tells us much about women's sports history and thanks to you, continues to grow. #IWD2026 #WBHT
Our project coordinator team up with the HOVC podcast to talk about all things women's baseball happening this summer in Illinois. Check it out! #APlaceofTheirOwn #WomensBaseballWorldCup #HOVG #WBHT
Our Heritage Trail creator talks shop with the Hall of Very Good. Check it out! #WBHT #HOVG #WomeninBaseball
BFA Nationals, countless Rockford Peaches celebrations, and now the Women's Baseball World Cup. Rivets Stadium just might be the most active spot on the Women's Baseball Heritage Trail. Happy Valentine's Day and see you in July! #WBHT #APlaceofTheirOwn #RockfordPeaches
It's been a fun year visiting and adding sites to the Women's Baseball Heritage Trail. Visit wbht.org to see what's new! #NGWSD #WBHT #ShePlayedHere
Happy 815 Day! It's a great day to visit the wbht.org and find your favorite women's baseball sites in Rockford and throughout the 815! #815Day #GoRockford #WBHT
Recent baseball journeys turned up Mo'ne Davis artifacts in Kentucky, South Bend Blue Sox pitcher Janet Rumsey's marker in Indiana, and a field used by the #AAGPBL 1949 tour in Illinois. All added to the wbht.org this week! #WBHT #SluggerMuseum #WomeninBaseball
One of our newest Heritage Trail spots is the Biggest Little Baseball Museum in the Three Oaks Township Public Library in Three Oaks, MI. This one room packs a punch with the artifacts seen here, plus fun content on the House of David, Eddie Gaedel, and AAGPBL teams in Michigan. #WBHT #Michigan
#HeritageTrailTuesday of #WomeninBaseballWeek celebrates our hero, Toni Stone, and the field named in her honor in St. Paul, Minnesota. The stadium, located in the Dunning Baseball Complex, sits between Central High School and Concordia University. Find it on the wbht.org #ToniStone #WBHT #Minnesota
We have updated the Heritage Trail, especially with locations in the Midwest. The Kenosha Softball HOF honors many local legends in the game, including hometown hero Joyce Hill Westerman, longtime veteran of the AAGPBL. Find this and more at wbht.org. #WomeninBaseballWeek #WBHT #Wisconsin
In the decades since, Beyer has hosted numerous events for women and girls in baseball including record-breaking Baseball For All tournaments, US Women’s National Team exhibitons, the Peach Orchard Classic tournaments, and Rockford’s Lil’ Peaches. Find it at wbht.org. #WBHT #WIBW2025 #GoRockford
Celebrating our hero Toni Stone, born on this date in 1921. There are Women's Baseball Heritage Trail locations devoted to her in Indiana, California, Texas, Minnesota and more! Find them on the wbht.org! #ToniStone #WIBW2025 #WBHT
Next on our Victory 1945 series, North Side High School served as the home ballpark for the 1st Fort Wayne Daisies season. Although the configuration has been changed, this general area is also where the Rockford Peaches won their 1st league title. Find it at wbht.org. #WBHT #AAGPBL #FortWayne
Happy birthday, A League of Their Own! Find filming locations, exhibits, and more from our favorite baseball movie at wbht.org! #WBHT #ALOTO #NoCryinginBaseball
Effa Manley's papers housed at the Newark Public Library constitute an operational history of the Newark Eagles. Find access to this and more on the wbht.org. #Juneteenth #WBHT #WomeninBaseball #EffaManley
The Negro League mosaic at Austin's Downs Field was designed by Houston artist Reginald Adams and unveiled in 2017. Depicted are Willie Wells, Joe Williams, Toni Stone, Hilton Smith, and Satchel Paige. Find this and more historic spots at wbht.org #Juneteenth #WBHT #ToniStone
Next on our Victory 1945 series, the Play Ball Peaches mural in Midtown Rockford was completed in 2022. All of the Peaches players featured here were members of the 1945 championship team. Find this and more at wbht.org. #WBHT #AAGPBL #Rockford
80 years ago, the AAGPBL spring training returned to Chicago, this time to Waveland Park, just a few blocks from Wrigley Field. This summer, we're celebrating WBHT sites connected to 1945 and the end of World War II. Find Waveland Park and more at wbht.org #WBHT #AAGPBL #Chicago
Just learned a mural was installed last fall next to the Clara Cook memorial marker at Chapel Park in Pine City / Southport, NY. A nice addition to the Women's Baseball Heritage Trail. 📷Southport Historical Society #AAGPBL #WBHT #ALOTO
Happy World Baseball Softball Day, WBSC! We're excited to expand the Women's Baseball Heritage Trail to 500 new spots around the world. #WBHT #WBSC #WBSD2025
Happy Jackie Robinson Day! Proud to see his legacy and influence still visible all over the country, even on the Women's Baseball Heritage Trail. How will you celebrate our national hero today? wbht.org #JackieRobinsonDay #42 #WBHT
Today we celebrate the great Effa Manley. Find her influence and legacy on the Women's Baseball Heritage Trail: wbht.org #EffaManley #WBHT #WomensHistoryMonth
We are so happy with how the Women's Baseball Heritage Trail has grown in just 2 years! Listen to Ryan and Mark discuss its origins and progress at @baseballbizondeck.bsky.social. #WBHT #WomeninBaseball #WomensHistoryMonth
Checking in at one of our favorite Heritage Trail spots, the Girls of Summer exhibit at Midway Village Museum in Rockford, Illinois. #RockfordPeaches #WBHT
Within the vast collection of the Oakland Museum of California is a small archive of photographs of Toni Stone, including several showing her away from the diamond with friends and family. Look for links on the wbht.org! #ToniStone #BHM #WBHT
New Jersey sites on the Women's Baseball Heritage Trail include the Newark Public Library's collection of papers from Effa Manley and the Newark Eagles. Visit wbht.org for links to this collection and more! #EffaManley #BHM #WBHT
The Negro League mosaic at Austin's Downs Field was designed by Houston artist Reginald Adams and unveiled in 2017. Depicted are Willie Wells, Joe Williams, Toni Stone, Hilton Smith, and Satchel Paige. Find this and more historic spots at wbht.org #BHM #WBHT #ToniStone
Toni Stone Field, located in the Dunning Baseball Complex, sits between Central High School and Concordia University. Find this and more on the Women's Baseball Heritage Trail: wbht.org. #ToniStone #BHM #WBHT #Minnesota
