Mailing Address [vcard supported format]
P.O. Box 4755
Greenville,
SC,
29608
Museum Location
356 Field StreetAcross from Fluor Field
Historic West End
Greenville, SC
864-235-6280
Email Us
Welcome to the Official Museum Website!
"In Greenville, SC, there is no doubt that the legacy of Shoeless Joe Jackson is safe at home. His home."
--Robert Thomas
MUSEUM HOURS OF OPERATION
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).
SPECIAL EXHIBIT! "HOME-GROWN HALL OF FAME"
Featuring Joe and Kate Jackson's mantle clock, autographed baseballs, including one signed by Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, and more interesting baseball "stuff"!
1-day only! Saturday, July 18, 2009, 10:00am - 4:00pm
CONGRATULATIONS to our friend,
"Shoeless" Joe Schmitz, Morris, IL!
In honor of Joe's outstanding contributions to his community, he has been chosen one of PEOPLE Magazine'sŪ"All-Stars Among Us" and will appear at the MLB All-Star Game in St. Louis on July 14, FOX, 8pm ET.
Way to go, "Shoeless" Joe! We're proud of you!
OFFICIAL PROCLAMATION (excerpt)
WHEREAS, in celebration of the first anniversary of the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum and Baseball Library; in honor of Jackson's 121st birthday on July 16, 2009; and in continued support of the nationwide effort to have Jackson reinstated to Major League Baseball and elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame where he belongs,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Knox White, Mayor of the City of Greenville, SC, do hereby proclaim the month of July 2009 as
"SHOELESS JOE JACKSON MONTH"
in the City of Greenville. /s/ Knox White, July 1, 2009
NEWS! VINTAGE BASE BALL GAME!
Play ball on the field where Shoeless Joe got his start!
"Shoeless Joes"
(Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum, Greenville, SC)
vs.
"Georgia Peaches"
(Ty Cobb Museum, Royston, GA)
Saturday, September 5, 2009 Games begin at 11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Shoeless Joe Jackson Ball Park 406 West Street Greenville, SC
Doubleheader 7 innings each game 1860's base ball rules apply
Vintage Base Ball is played strictly for fun. Men, women, boys and girls can play.Rules of the game and coaches will be provided. Bring a picnic lunch and lawn chairs!
If you would like to play for the Shoeless Joes,
send an email to info@shoelessjoejackson.org
All team players must wear plain white tee shirts with black or tan pants.
No shorts, jeans, gloves or cleats permitted!
Vintage vests and caps will be provided.
"We're gonna beat those Royston rascals!"
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 at
119 East Wilburn Street, Greenville, SC
The photos below show the Jackson house being moved to its new location in 2006.
Click on photos to view larger versions.
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Taking the house apart
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Heading to its new location
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Putting it in place
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Back together again
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