Batter up and swing back to the 1860s with the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball

John Hixson and Ricky Mendoza join News 12’s Amelia Greer as several teams get ready to compete in the Sulphur Dell Cup this weekend in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. 

FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) – Batter up and time travel to the 1860s with the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball’s competition for the Sulphur Dell Cup.

Teams bring history to life from the rules to historically accurate costumes of the 1860s.

The Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball hopes to encourage a sense of belonging regardless of race, gender, religion, or physical ability.

This weekend, teams from Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Nashville will compete for the Sulphur Dell Cup in Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. The games will be happening all day Saturday into Sunday and all are welcome.

To learn more about the event, visit the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball website.