February 2 - June 5, 2016 - The images on view in this exhibition capture newsworthy horseraces, depict favorite thoroughbreds, and provide a glimpse into America’s early racetracks. During the 1800s, trotting races, sulky competitions and the practice of breeding thoroughbred horses was a fashionable pastime for the wealthy. Middle class men, who typically kept horses, took part in amateur races which were held on country roads or city streets, a practice that became increasingly dangerous. After the civil war, it became affordable and legal for anyone to place a bet on the races, opening the sport to a range of spectators.
Dates:February 02, 2016 11:00 am to June 05, 2016 05:00 pm
Address: 21 Edwards Street , Springfield, Massachusetts 01103 , United States
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Contact:Springfield Museums
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