Mankato Baltics
1860s Vintage Base Ball Team
2012 Schedule
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| Date | Location | Information |
| March 11 | Rochester | Spring training @ Bubble from 12-4
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| April 20 | Mankato | “Striker to the Line” Mankato Baltics season kickoff event 5:30 p.m. |
| MAY 19 | La Crescent | 11:30 La Crescent Apple Jacks vs. Mankato Baltics 12:45 Mankato Baltics vs. St. Croix Quicksteps 2:00 St. Croix Quicksteps vs. La Crescent Apple Jacks
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| JUNE 10 | Afton | vs. Afton, St. Croix, La Crescent, Denmark Twp
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| JUNE 16 | Columbia Heights
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vs. Quicksteps at 12p.m., St. Croix at 2p.m. |
| JUNE 17 | Shakopee | vs. Rochester at 12 and 2p.m.
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| JUNE 30 | Land of Memories | Baltics tourney vs. Arlington, Rochester, La Crescent & Afton 50 min Matches on the hour from 10a.m.-4p.m.
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| JULY 28 | Rochester | Rochester, St. Croix, Northfield, La Crescent, Afton
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| AUG 4 | La Crescent/WI
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Times to be Determined |
| AUG 26 | Afton mini tourney
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vs. Afton, Denmark Township |
| SEP 1-2 | Columbus, OH
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Ohio Cup ? |
| SEP 15 | Arlington tourney | vs Greys at 11a.m. and Quicksteps at 1:30p.m. |
GO BALTICS!
BECHS Heritage Center, 415 E. Cherry St., Mankato (map)
The Blue Earth County Historical Society (BECHS) has been collecting, preserving and presenting the history of Blue Earth County, Minnesota since 1901. The Society operates two facilities in Mankato, MN. The Heritage Center, located at 415 Cherry Street, Mankato, MN, houses the Museum Exhibit Gallery, Research Center, Museum Store and a community art gallery. The Historic R.D. Hubbard House is the 1905 home of local flour mill entrepreneur R.D. Hubbard and his family. The Heritage Center is open year round and the Hubbard House is open seasonally May through September.
- Our Mission
- BECHS History
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- Quarterly Newsletter(PDF, 13.8MB)
- Annual Report(PDF, 5.87MB)
Baltics Base Ball
Saturday, May 19th
The Baltics will be playing in a tournament in La Crescent at Abnet Field (NE of Spruce St & S. 14th St). The schedule is as follows:
11:30a.m. - La Crescent Apple Jacks vs. Mankato Baltics
12:45p.m. - Mankato Baltics vs. St. Croix/Quicksteps
2:00p.m. - St. Croix/Quicksteps vs. La Crescent Apple Jacks
Come support your favorite players! For more information see their webpage.
Discover the Dakota Culture and Heritage: Games
Saturday, June 2, 10:00 a.m.
Historic R.D. Hubbard House
Come learn more about the games played by the Dakota. This event is free and open to the public. Click here for 2012 schedule.
The Timber: What We Know
In light of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862, there has been extra emphasis placed on one item in our collection. A timber aka beam that is believed to be from the scaffold used in the mass execution of 38 Dakota on December 26, 1862. Click here to learn more about our findings through historical research.
Volunteer Opportunities at BECHS!
BECHS is currently looking for volunteers to assist with day to day activites. The following volunteer opportunities are available:
- Handy Work – light construction, repairs, maintenance
- Gift Shop Attendant
- Tour Guide
- Photograph Book Project
For more information on these volunteer opportunities, contact JoLynn at 507-345-5566!
Check out these great upcoming events!
Click on a date below for more information or view the Calendar
May 17 - HPC Historic Courthouse Tours
May 24 - HPC Hubbard House Tours
The Blue Earth County Historical Society is a member-supported non-profit organization. Membership and donations are a significant part of our annual operating budget. You can help support the work we do by:
ADDRESS
Blue Earth County Historical Society
415 Cherry Street
Mankato, MN 56001
TELEPHONE
507-345-5566
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200 Block South Front Street, Mankato
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