About

21st & Lehigh is a combination of two of my biggest passions: baseball and American history.  I started this blog as a tribute to the 1915 Philadelphia Phillies' run to the World Series.  I also wanted to infuse each post - and the series - with what was going on in the United States and Philadelphia at the time.  I really want readers to feel like they're transported back to the early 20th century - watching the game in the stadium or discussing the teams on a street corner - to appreciate how important games were to communities and entire cities.

About Mike
I am a proud alum of the Pennsylvania State University with both my undergraduate and graduate degrees in American Studies.  My master's research focus on museum and preservation studies, with a specific interest in sports culture and the Civil War.  While in graduate school I was able to intern at the National Civil War Museum and work with the Curator on two "In Their Footsteps" education and fundraising events: On the March and an historically accurate (and working!) bread oven.

I live with my girlfriend in Southeastern Pennsylvania - sandwiched between Trenton, NJ and Philadelphia, PA.  This area is chock-full of historical sites and societies - a lot of my free time is spent exploring local sites and artifacts.

Looking for someone to conduct research or preservation work at your local site?  Contact me at mcherry5000 (at) gmail (dot) com