Fenway and the New Generation of Ballparrks July 22, 2008

Fans have a magical connection to ballparks, and no venue is more beloved than Fenway, the oldest park in the major leagues. Janet Marie Smith is directing the revitalization of Fenway Park and was involved in the planning and development of Atlanta’s Turner Field and Baltimore’s Camden Yards, hailed as the gold standard of modern ballparks. Smith will take us through the evolution of ballpark design from the early 1900s through the late 1990s, and talk about the Red Sox’s success in bringing modern improvements to Fenway while preserving its historic charm. Don't miss this chance to hear how Fenway Park, first constructed in 1912, has been made current once again after decades of uncertainty.

One in a series of special programs being held in conjunction with the Baseball As America exhibit at the Museum of Science from June 15 - Sept. 1.

Admission: Free. Seating passes will be available to the general public beginning at 5:45 p.m. the day of the program. For more information: www.mos.org/adults.

Official Website: http://www.mos.org/adults