Baseball Museum Curator to Speak at Historians’ Meeting

COBLESKILL—Baseball Hall of Fame Curator Leah Buhagiar will share a “behind-the-scenes look” at how exhibits at the world-famous museum are created at the Monday, June 1 meeting of the Town of Cobleskill Historical Society.

The program is free and open to the public. It begins at 6 p.m. in the Cornell Cooperative Extension’s community meeting room at 173 S. Grand St. 

Buhagiar will discuss her role as curator in the development of Hall of Fame exhibits that highlight “Getting the Nod,” a look at collectible baseball-themed bobbleheads, and “Yakyu Baseball: The Transpacific Exchange.” She will also talk about the work that goes in readying the annual “New Inductees” exhibit.

The curator holds a bachelor’s degrees in public history/museum studies from Central Michigan University and a master’s from Wayne State University, also in Michigan.

As a nonprofit, 501c (3) organization, Cobleskill historical society membership donations are tax deductible. New members are always welcome. Dues are $10 for the year for both individuals and/or families.

Checks may be mailed to the Town of Cobleskill Historical Society, PO Box 423, Cobleskill, NY 12043.

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