Baseball is more than just a game - it’s a story that has unfolded for generations in ballparks, sandlots, and backyards across America. This fall, the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art invites you to step inside that story with Picturing America’s Pastime: Snapshots from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Collection, on display August 26 - November 16, 2025.
The collection brings together a unique selection of photographs from the Hall of Fame’s archives, which has over 350,000 images spanning more than 150 years of the sport’s history. These photos capture everything from baseball’s early days to the modern big-league action. Each image is paired with quotes that remind us why baseball has continually endured as America’s pastime.
For Laurel, hosting this exhibition is a rare opportunity for museum visitors to connect with the game’s heritage. Whether you’re a lifelong fan, a casual spectator, or interested in the role baseball has played in American life, this exhibit offers a reminder of how a simple game became part of the nation’s identity.
Beyond the players and the games, these photographs tell the story of generations finding common ground in America’s pastime. It’s a celebration of memory as much as it is the sport, capturing the way baseball has brought people together for over a century.
Make plans to visit the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art this fall and experience baseball like never before through the lens that captured its most unforgettable moments.
While you’re here, explore everything Laurel and Jones County have to offer, from downtown shops and Southern dining to seasonal events that showcase the heart of Mississippi hospitality.
