About The Atwood Museum Hosts "One Day In September" Fundraiser...On a crisp September afternoon in 1917, as the country waged war and the national pastime faced questions about its purpose, baseball paused to reconsider what it stood for. At Fenway Park, the game's greatest stars—many of them rivals, some in an exhibition played not for standings or championships, but for a colleague who had died, and for a cause larger than the game itself. Babe Ruth. Ty Cobb."Shoeless" Joe Jackson. Tris Speaker. Walter Johnson. Connie Mack,and more. One newspaper called it the greatest baseball show on earth."
What unfolded that day was more than a benefit or a curiosity. It was a moment of recognition among players, fans, and the sport's leaders that baseball could be something more than competition. It could be a shared stage. A public trust. A civic ritual capable of carrying the weight of a Nation.
On Monday, August 17th, the Atwood Museum will host nationally acclaimed author and historian Scott D. Reich whose work explores how American's find meaning-in history, sports, and public life-especially in moments of uncertainty and change. Reich is the author of The Power of Citizenship: Why John F. Kennedy Matters to a New Generation. This book launched a national media tour and established Reich as a leading voice on American civic life. Reich is also host of the podcast Curveball, where he engages in conversations with people from all walks of life about adversity, resilience, and the unexpected turns that shape our lives. Event organizer, Kim Roderiques, is thrilled to have this renowned author in Chatham, talking about a subject so beloved in our community. Special guest and speaker, John Schiffner, has spent nearly fifty years in the Cape Cod Baseball League as player, coach, manager, associate commissioner, scout, and currently bench coach for the Brewster White Caps. John was inducted into the Cape Cod Baseball League Hall of Fame.
Monday, August 17th, 5:30 pm. Tickets: $40
All proceeds support the Atwood Museum and the Chatham Children's Fund.