Baseball fans can get enjoy a Saturday full of fun and history this weekend in Independence.
The Independence Chamber is sponsoring a celebration of the 96th anniversary of the first game played under lights in organized baseball played at Shulthis Stadium in Independence. Events begin at 9:30 at Riverside Park with a baseball hike along the Verdigris Vista Trail . There will also be a Basebal History Walk at 10:30 at Shulthis Stadium. From 11 to 1, attendees can enjoy free rides on the train and the carousel as well a free mini golf and face painting.
At 12:30, local historian Ken Brown will present a discussion of the link between the City of Independence and America's pastime at the Independence Historical Museum and Art Center.
It all happens Saturday in Independence.
Additionally, today at 4:15 there will also be a special first pitch ceremony before the Baseball game between IHS and Fort Scott at the Central Park Sports Complex.
