Alaska Museum.

• Author: Anderson, Tasha
• Position: ENTERTAINMENT

The Anchorage Museum is showcasing two new exhibits starting in May, both of which directly relate to the culture and community of Alaska.

On view from May 1 through November 1, "Home Field Advantage: Baseball in the Far North" is an official program of the Anchorage Centennial Celebration according to Katie Ringsmuth, Anchorage Museum senior Alaska Gallery curator and the curator of this exhibit.

"'Home Field Advantage' reveals how this national pastime adapted to Arctic conditions Archival photographs, art, artifacts, and memorabilia showcase the rich history of baseball in Anchorage and throughout the state, including how late 19th century icebound whalers spread ashes on sea ice to form baseball diamonds," Ringsmuth says.

"Visitors also learn about early Ketchikan teams, whose beach-based games were called due to high tide, and how some major league players, including Satchel Paige, once played in the far North," she adds.

The second exhibit opening in May is titled "On Sea Ice" and will remain open from May 1 through...