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Attention, Nationals Fans! The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s Exhibit Honoring the World Series Champs Is Now Open Plan Your Celebratory Getaway to Cooperstown with a Special “World Series Package” at The Cooper Inn, Available January 1 – March 31, 2020 Cooperstown, New York (December 17, 2019) – Listen up, Nationals fans! The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, is celebrating the Nats’ 2019 World Series championship through a special exhibit called “Autumn Glory,” the Museum’s tribute to the postseason. The display honoring the 2019 champions is now open, and entrance to Autumn Glory is included with Museum admission. Out-of-town guests can take advantage of special savings when booking the “World Series Package” available at The Cooper Inn, located just steps away from the Museum in the heart of Cooperstown, nicknamed “America’s Most Perfect Village.” Following Washington’s World Series-clinching win on Oct. 30, the Museum received several artifacts from the Nationals, who notched the franchise’s first Fall Classic crown with their victory over the Houston Astros in the 115th World Series. A selection of artifacts donated by the Nationals and the Astros and now featured in the exhibit celebrating the 2019 postseason includes: • The ball hit by Howie Kendrick off the right field foul pole for the go-ahead home run in Game 7 • A jersey worn by World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg in his Game 6 victory • A cap worn by starting pitcher Max Scherzer in Game 7 • The ball hit by Juan Soto for his Game 1 home run • A hoodie worn by manager Dave Martinez • A bat used by Anthony Rendon • The spikes worn by Kurt Suzuki • The glove used by reliever Fernando Rodney • A “Baby Shark” plush toy • The batting helmet worn by ALCS MVP José Altuve throughout the postseason, including when he hit his series-ending, walk-off home run in Game 6 of the ALCS • The bat used by Howie Kendrick to hit his grand slam in Game 5 of the NLDS • The glove used by the Astros’ Michael Brantley throughout the 2019 season Out-of-town visitors can enjoy special savings and amenities by booking the “World Series Package” at The Cooper Inn, available to book and stay starting January 1 through March 31, 2020. Rates start at $145 per room, per night (excludes taxes and gratuities) and include: • Charming accommodations • Hearty continental breakfast buffet each day • Tickets to the National Baseball Hall of Fame featuring the Autumn Glory exhibit • One annual membership to the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, which includes a personalized membership card, subscription to Memories and Dreams magazine, Hall of Fame Yearbook, complimentary admission to the Hall of Fame for one full year, 10% discount and FREE shipping on purchases from the Museum Store and website, and a specialized Member lapel pin • Complimentary parking and Wi-Fi at the inn The Nationals World Championship display will be a part of the Hall of Fame’s Autumn Glory exhibit through the conclusion of the 2020 Major League Baseball postseason. In 2020, the Museum will continue its salute to the Nationals’ World Championship of 2019 with special programming to be announced in the spring. The Museum collections contain many artifacts documenting the entire history of World Series and postseason play, including Don Larsen’s cap and Yogi Berra’s mitt from Larsen’s 1956 perfect game; Joe Carter’s bat from his Series-ending blast in 1993; the jersey David Freese wore when he hit his game-winning home run in Game 6 in 2011; and World Series rings from the last century of Fall Classic competition. To learn more about the Baseball Hall of Fame, please visit www.baseballhall.org. For more information about The Cooper Inn, please call 800-348-6222 or visit www.CooperInn.com. To plan your trip to Cooperstown to truly discover “America’s Most Perfect Village,” check out www.cooperstowngetaway.org. # # # MEDIA CONTACT Ashley Fenton, PR Manager Mindy Bianca Public Relations [email protected] .