Award winning baseball history author John Zinn will present a talk on the Brooklyn Dodgers sponsored by the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society on Monday, October 20 at 7:30 at the Arts Gallery, 54 First Avenue.
All are invited to attend the free event, where donations will also be accepted for the Historical Society.
In advance of Zinn’s talk and because of the interest in baseball throughout Monmouth County, Atlantic Highlands Historical Society’s board member Greg Caggiano, also a noted author and historian, featured a story on the Society page on Babe Ruth and an exhibition game held at the borough’s field off Valley Drive.  Caggiano tells the story of the home team Highlanders and the visiting team of major league stars and more.
While the story features Babe Ruth and his impact on the crowd when he played in the game and other incidents around the borough, it also includes a local star, Sterling “Dutch” Stryker, and his exploits traveling with major league teams.
Stryker’s nephew, the former Mayor Richard Stryker recalls many anecdotes about his uncle and is looking forward to the Historical Society’s continuing promotion of baseball history during its series in celebration of America’s 250th
Local residents are urged to attend the October 20 event, as an opportunity to learn more about the sport that has captured America, but also to learn more about the Historical Society, and how to become a member and continue to promote the historic significance of the Strauss House where its museum is located as well as the borough in particular.
Because of damage to the Strauss house due to weather conditions, the Historical Society has been unable to hold many of its regularly scheduled events there and has incurred considerably significant additional costs, so all donations are appreciated. The Society accepts donations at all its free events, as well as through memberships, memorial gifts or subscription gifts for new neighbors or residents.
The society also invites volunteers to participate in all aspects of the Historical Society. Members and non-members alike are welcome to assist as docents for weekend museum duty as well serve on various committees, including fundraising events and museum development and maintenance, including: carpentry, exhibition design, gardening, plumbing, roofing, electrical work, historical research, masonry, grant-writing, marketing, finance, photography, and newsletter contributions. The Society works closely with area schools, and has a Junior Volunteer Team for students aged 13-18 in need of hours who wish to volunteer. College students may also apply for an internship.
To read Caggiano’s story or to get further information on membership, volunteerism or history, contact the society at ahhistoricalinfo@gmail.com or visit their page at AHhistory.org
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