Audience Survey: Black Baseball and Softball Community Heritage

Picture of the Heartbreakers women's softball team during mid-1970.

The Heartbreakers women’s softball team, ca. mid-1970s. Photo courtesy Michael Johnson

Picture of the Rockville’s American Legion 151 baseball team circa 1940.

Rockville’s American Legion 151 in front of the outfield fence at Johnson’s Park, ca. late 1940s. Courtesy Russell Awkard Family and IOKTS Productions Archive

Help Montgomery Parks tell the story of Black baseball and softball in Montgomery County.

Tell us what stories, people, places, and moments matter most to you—your feedback will help guide future programs, activities, and park exhibits. Take our quick 5–10 minute survey by June 30, 2026. For more information, visit the project website.

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Phases

Phases overview

Phase 1: Community Outreach:

Community Outreach:

May 1, 2026 4:00 AM - July 1, 2026 4:00 AM