Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum

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"In Greenville, SC, there is no doubt that the legacy of Shoeless Joe Jackson is safe at home.  His home."

BREAKING NEWS - August 26, 2010

Yes, kid, it's so.  Shoeless Joe Jackson's 1919 jersey in the Hall of Fame is a fake! 

http://haulsofshame.com/blog/?p=798

 (Will Joe ever get a break???)

NOTICE!  The museum will be CLOSED on Saturday, Oct 23, 2010

We're headed to Royston, GA, for the 2nd annual vintage baseball doubleheader. 

"We're gonna beat those knuckleheads!"

Shoeless Joes  (Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum) 

vs.  Georgia Peaches (Ty Cobb Museum)

Visit Shoeless Joe's sweet spot!

Saturdays, 10:00am - 2:00pm    (NOT OPEN OCT 23, 2010!)

Private Tours: Email request to info@shoelessjoejackson.org Located at 356 Field Street, Greenville, SC   Across from Fluor Field in downtown Greenville

Admission is free.  Tax-deductible donations for the operation and maintenance of the non-profit

 museum are gratefully accepted.  Free parking behind the museum!  Gift shop (cash only).

Other Shoeless Joe sites in Greenville, SC       See Main Menu under  "DIRECTIONS"

We are a proud member of

THE SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN BASEBALL RESEARCH (SABR)

On August 7, 2010, the museum welcomed SABR members attending the  SABR 40 Conference in Atlanta.  Thanks for making the trip to Greenville to see us!

Click here to view all the photos and learn more about SABR.

"Chasing Moonlight"

On July 10, 2010, the museum hosted a book-signing by Brett Friedlander, co-author of "Chasing Moonlight: The True Story of Field of Dreams'  Doc Graham"

Click here to view all the photos and learn the real story of "Moonlight" Graham.

UPCOMING EVENTS!

For more information, see Main Menu under "Special Events"

Labor Day Weekend - 1st Annual Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Tournament, Greenville, SC

October 23 - On the road - vintage baseball game in Royston, GA  "Home of Ty Cobb"

Check out these Shoeless Joe Jackson Facebook pages!

 http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=10150105569055331&ref=ts

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Shoeless-Joe/108846219140213?ref=ts

http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Shoeless-Joe-Jackson/109281809098627?ref=ts

And these neat web pages!

http://scmillhills.com/default.aspx  - The Greenville Textile Heritage Society

http://haulsofshame.com/

Click to enjoy this  clip of Shoeless Joe Jackson batting ! 

CALLING ALL BATSMEN!    IT'S TIME TO SIGN UP!

October 23 - 2nd annual vintage game Shoeless Joes vs. Georgia Peaches

HUZZAH!  HUZZAH!  See Main Menu "VINTAGE GAME" for more info

CLICK FOR 2009 GAME HIGHLIGHTS

Welcome to Joe's home!

 

Seated (L-R):  Lou Brissie, Arlene Marcley (museum curator), Bill Marcley
Standing (L-R):  Shoeless Joe (Dan Roberts), Bobby Richardson, Bob Bolin, Billy O'Dell, Don Buddin, Mayor Knox White

Former home of Joe and Kate Jackson when it was located at119 East Wilburn Street, Greenville, SC.The photos below show the Jackson house being moved to its new location in 2006.

Taking the house apart		Heading to its new location
Putting it in place		Back together again