The Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum

05/29/2026

In Babe Ruth's final season in the MLB
playing for the Braves, he did not light up the stat
sheet. However, in one of his last game, a glimpse of
the legend that had changed the face of baseball
forever shone through one last time. Babe hit 3 home
runs in a game against the Pirates, the last of which
Arky Vaughn said "I have never seen three home runs
hit harder than the Babe hit them that day, especially
the last one. I’m here to tell you it was the longest hit
ever made in Pittsburgh. That’s a day I’ll never forget."
(baseballhall.org)

When compared to Babe Ruth once, Reggie Jackson
denied the comparison saying “There will never be
another Babe Ruth. He was the greatest home run
hitter who ever lived.” (baseballhall.org) This game was
not even close to the highlight of his career, but to see
the Sultan of Swat go out in style like that was sure to
have pleased fans.

05/13/2026

Support our South Baltimore neighbors by getting your tickets for the Mount Clare and Southwest Baltimore Maryland House and Garden Pilgrimage Tour on Saturday May 30th.

With one ticket you gain access to 8 South Baltimore locations:
⛪Brown Memorial Park Avenue Presbyterian Church
⚖️Justice Thurgood Marshall Amenity Center @ PS103
☘ Irish American Museum
🐦‍⬛Westminster Burial Ground/Edgar Allen Poe Gravesite
⭐️Lillie Carroll Jackson Civil Rights Museum
🏦Mount Clare Museum is Carroll Park
⚾️Babe Ruth Birthplace and Museum
💐Old Saint Paul's Cemetery

Head to https://www.mhgp.org/mountclare to purchase!

The Mount Clare Baltimore Tour will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., rain or shine. This self-guided special event features access to exclusive properties that are open only on the day of the tour.

05/13/2026

Looking to grab a bite in the neighborhood? Check out The Starting Lineup - it's right down the street from the Babe Ruth Museum in the charming Ridgely's Delight neighborhood!

A few blocks from Camden Yards, owner JR Rockstroh offers an impressive selection of local beer, affordable bar food, and an everyone-is-welcome atmosphere.

05/08/2026

Tomorrow, Saturday May 9th, is Negro Leagues Day in Maryland! Here are a few ways you can celebrate the legacy of Maryland's Black ballplayers.

🎤SABR Series: "Which Black Players Belong on SABR's All-Time "Segregation Era" Baseball Team"
Guest: Larry McGill
When: Saturday, May 9th from 12-2PM
Where: at the Babe Ruth Museum!
Description: In honor of the 150th anniversary of the National League, SABR is inviting members to participate in selecting a set of All-Time Eras Teams consisting of the greatest players in each era of baseball history. How do we level the statistical playing field so that black players whose greatest years took place between 1920 and 1948 get a fair shake?

Based in Washington DC, Larry McGill, Ph.D., is a member of the Babe Ruth and Bob Davids chapters of SABR and participates in the Negro Leagues and 19th Century research committees. His current baseball research interests are the role of black journalists in the founding of the Negro National League and devising fair methods for evaluating the accomplishments of Negro League players in the context of major league baseball history. Other interests include the Hall of Fame; the history of relief pitching; and the Baltimore Orioles. By day, he is a sociologist who consults with philanthropic organizations on research projects, impact assessment strategies, and ways they can contribute to achieving the global Sustainable Development Goals.

📚 Visit the Hubert V. Simmons Museum of Negro Leagues Baseball, located in the CCBC Extension LIbrary in Owings Mills (10302 Grand Central Ave, Owings Mills, MD 21117)

⭐ Check out this article from the Orioles' historian, Bill Stetka:

The Official Site of Major League Baseball

04/30/2026

1️⃣ Month until the Mount Clare and Southwest Baltimore Tour!

Centered around the Mount Clare Museum, this tour explores one of Baltimore’s most significant historic sites and the stories that shaped America’s early industrial growth. Built in the mid-18th century, Mount Clare was the centerpiece of “Georgia,” an industrial plantation where iron, brick, and flour production fueled the rise of Baltimore as a major port and manufacturing hub. The manor reflects both the elegance of colonial life and the harsh realities of enslavement that sustained it. Visitors will explore exhibits and grounds that reveal nearly three centuries of change, from the Revolutionary era and Civil War to Baltimore’s emergence as an industrial powerhouse. This Maryland House and Garden Tour offers a deeper look at how Mount Clare and its surrounding neighborhood helped define the city’s identity and legacy.

Visit us and other historic properties in Southwest Baltimore. Head to mhgp.org to purchase tickets. Your ticket cost helps preserve Maryland's rich and vibrant collection of historic and culturally significant properties!

04/26/2026

The Museum will close at 3:30PM on Tuesday, April 28th due to a private event.

Want to host your own event at the Birthplace? Learn more at https://www.baberuthmuseum.org/rentals/

04/25/2026

See the ball from this game at the Babe Ruth Museum, just a long fly ball from Camden Yards. Just follow the baseballs!

04/22/2026

in 1914, Babe Ruth made his first professional start for the Baltimore Orioles. Pictured is his scorecard from this game, on display at The Babe Ruth Museum. He pitched in a 6-0 shutout against the Buffalo Bisons. Ruth's skill was apparent to everybody even from the young age of 19. This game would be just the beginning of the most important player in baseball history.

04/18/2026

On September 30, 1927, Babe Ruth hit his 60th home run of the season at Yankee Stadium, breaking his old mark of 59, set during the 1921 campaign. Ruth's single-season record would stand for 34 years, until Roger Maris broke it with 61 in 1961. Maris' record would stand for 61 years, until Aaron Judge set a new record with 62 in 2022. Ruth's 60, however, remains the standard against which all Major League sluggers measure their might.

04/17/2026

At 6am on April 17, 1929, Claire Merritt Hodgson married George Herman Ruth at Saint Gregory's Roman Catholic Church in New York City. They were married until Babe's death in 1948.