IWBC Museum - Capital Campaign 2021 and Full Press Release

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Posted On: August 21, 2021

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The International Women's Baseball Center has chosen Rockford as the home for their international baseball facility and museum! The capital campaign kickoff is on November 1st! Head to http://www.internationalwomensbaseballcenter.org/capital-campaign.html to learn more about the capital campaign!

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