In the late 1960’s, a local group of Babe Ruth fans and Baltimore historians took action to have the city support a museum in Babe's honor, after almost being demolished. A non-profit museum opened to the public in 1974 and is governed by the Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation, Inc.
In the late 1960’s, a local clique of Babe Ruth devotees and Baltimore researchers worked together to persuade the city to support a museum in Babe's name, after it had been slated for destruction. A non-profit institution opened its gates to the public in 1974 and is directed by the Babe Ruth Birthplace Foundation, Inc.