WOODVILLE PLANTATION HOSTS GAMES OF THE NEW REPUBLIC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 21, 2010 FOR INFORMATION CONTACT: Rob Windhorst


412-221-0348

rwindhorst19@comcast.net

QUICK FACTS:

Event: Games of the New Republic

Date: Sunday, August 1, 2010

Time: 1 pm – 4 pm

Place: Woodville Plantation, 1375 Washington Pike, Bridgeville, PA 15017

Admission: $5 for adults, $3 for children age 6 through 12, and free for children under age 6.

WOODVILLE PLANTATION HOSTS GAMES OF THE NEW REPUBLIC

COLLIER TOWNSHIP, PA (July 21, 2010) – Step back in time at Woodville Plantation, as this living history museum presents a special event. On Sunday, August 1, 2010, the public is invited to join the historic interpreters at Woodville Plantation for Games of the New Republic

Featured will be a game of stool ball, the forerunner of modern baseball. Both the gentry and working classes enjoyed stool ball during the 18th century, including President Washington and his troops during the Revolutionary War. From 1 pm to 4 pm, visitors will be invited to participate in this fun and historic game. Admission to Woodville during this special event is $5 for adults, $3 for children age 6 through 12, and free for children 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 Plantation is conveniently located in Collier Township, 1/4 mile north of Interstate I-79 Exit 55 (Kirwan Heights Exit) on Route 50, near the intersection of Thoms Run Road. For further directions or for more information, please visit Woodville’s website at http://www.woodvilleplantation.org or call 412-221-0348.

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