It takes a special place to craft the Official Bat of Major League Baseball. Since 1884, Louisville Slugger has put prime lumber in the hands of the greatest players of the game. A visit to the museum shows you how the sport has changed a bit between then and now, but the "crack of the bat" remains one of the sporting world's most thrilling moments.


> Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! Nov. 1 thru Jan. 4 

Open November 1, 2009 through January 4, 2010, Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! is sure to get your family into the holiday spirit as the Peanuts gang reminds us of the true meaning of Christmas.

This heartwarming exhibition pays tribute to the 1965 classic television special, A Charlie Brown Christmas. The merriment includes a behind-the-scenes history of this animated gem, and artifacts used in the production, along with a look at all of the winter sports that Charlie Brown and the gang so enjoyed. The show also explores how and why Charles M. Schulz wove religious themes into his Peanuts strips, a controversial practice at times. The exhibit is organized by the Charles M. Schulz Museum of Santa Rosa, CA.

In addition to the comic strips, a continuous showing of A Charlie Brown Christmas, memorabilia and more, Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! also features plenty of fun hands-on activities for your family.




> Limited Edition Hank Aaron Living Legend Bat Now Available  

In honor of his selection as our 2009 Living Legend, Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory has produced 150 limited edition collector bats signed by Hammerin' Hank. These bats are available for $500 with all proceeds benefitting the Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation.

The commemorative bat is Hank Aaron's A99 model and features two branded signatures from the two contracts he signed with Louisville Slugger. The "Henry Aaron" signature from his original 1952 contract and was used throughout his career as well as the "Hank Aaron" signature from his 1971 contract. This is the first time the "Hank Aaron" signature brand has been branded into a Louisville Slugger bat. Each bat comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

As an added bonus, with each bat purchased, you and a guest will be invited to the 2009 Living Legend Award Celebration featuring an appearance by Hank Aaron. The exclusive, by-invitation-only event is set for Friday Nov. 13 at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.

To order this tribute to one of baseball's greatest home run hitters and our 2009 Living Legend, please click here to download an order form.


> Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory Renovations Complete!!!

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is proud to announce the reopening of its main gallery and the debut of exciting renovations. Visitors to the museum will experience more hands-on exhibits, more baseball memorabilia, and more family fun.

Highlighting the renovations is the first public display of a Louisville Slugger bat used by Joe DiMaggio during his 56-game hitting streak of 1941 along with a special area where visitors can hold game-used bats from superstars - past and present. Among the other changes to the museum is an updated factory tour where visitors can see how world-famous Louisville Slugger bats are made and an expanded display showcasing a Louisville Slugger bat used by Babe Ruth during his 60 home run season of 1927.

To learn more about our revamped museum and factory tour experience, please visit our What's New section.