Woodville Plantation Hosts Stoolball Game

Step back in time at Woodville Plantation, when this living history
museum presents a special event.  On Sunday,
August 4, 2013, visitors are invited to join our historic interpreters in the
18th century game of stoolball, the forerunner of modern baseball. The game of
stoolball was enjoyed by both men and women, the gentry and working classes,
and was even played by General Washington and his troops during the American
Revolution. The games will take place from 1 to 4 pm.  Admission to the grounds and museum is $5.00
for Adults, $3 for Kids Age 6-12, Free for
Kids Under Age 6.

Woodville
Plantation, the home of John and Presley Neville, is Western Pennsylvania’s
link to the late 18th century. Built in 1775, this living history museum
interprets life during the period of 1780-1820, the Era of the New Republic.
Guided tours of the house are available every Sunday from 1 to 4 pm.

Just
7 miles and 15 minutes south of Pittsburgh, Woodville is conveniently located
1/4 mile north of Interstate I-79 Exit 55 (Heidelberg/Collier
Exit.) on Route 50, near the intersection of Thoms Run Road in Collier
Township. For further directions or for more information, please visit
Woodville’s website athttp://www.woodvilleplantation.org or call 412-221-0348.