The Elkton Eclipse is a vintage base ball club dedicated to bringing history to life by playing base ball as it was played in the 19th Century. The Elkton Base Ball Club has been formed for public charitable and educational purposes relating to preserving, perpetuating, and promoting the history and heritage of the game of base ball as it was played during its formative years, in order that these may contribute to the present and future of baseball to inspire and inform future generations.  More specifically, the Elkton Base Ball Club’s purpose includes the promotion of the history and heritage of base ball by conducting and presenting the game of base ball as it was actually played in accordance with the rules, equipment, uniforms, field specifications, customs, practices, language, and behavioral norms of the period. This worthy objective shall be accomplished by the following activities and endeavors:
1.       Presenting the game of base ball as it was actually played in accordance with the rules, equipment, uniforms, field specifications, customs, practices, language, and behavioral norms of the period.
2.      Supporting the formation and strengthening of vintage base ball clubs by sharing vintage base ball information, setting standards of historical accuracy and participation
3.       Encouraging research and disseminating information in order to recreate the game in keeping with the highest levels of accuracy and authenticity.

4.      Educating the public regarding the character, history, and growth of the game with attention to the historical context in which it originated and developed.