Batter up! Richmond’s Flying Mummies provide wholesome summer fun

The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, hot dogs and Cracker Jack — what would summer be without America’s favorite pastime? In Wayne County, the Richmond Flying Mummies are giving fans a new opportunity to root, root, root for the home team.

Part of the summer collegiate Northwoods League (at 26 teams, the largest organized baseball league in the world), the Mummies take their name from the genuine mummies that reside in Richmond. The only two authentic Egyptian mummies in the state of Indiana, one rests at the Wayne County Historic Museum and the other at the Joseph Moore Museum of Natural History on the Earlham College campus. The “Flying” aspect is a nod to the time the Wright Brothers, the forefathers of aviation, lived in Richmond back in the 1880s.

The team kicks off its inaugural season in May 2026 at the recently renovated Don McBride Stadium, an iconic Richmond landmark honoring the late parks superintendent, basketball official and community leader. Originally built in 1936, the ballpark has hosted countless Optimist League baseball events and served as home field to the Richmond Roses, Robins and Roosters teams through the years. 

The first Flying Mummies game is scheduled for May 25 against the Wisconsin-based Lakeshore Chinooks, and the season will wrap up with the Northwoods League playoffs in early August. Games are also streamed live on FloCollege.com. Season ticket packages, including group outings and a 5-Game Plan with all-you-can-eat food and drinks are available now at their website. Single game tickets start at $15.

To learn more about the Richmond Flying Mummies and other fun family-friendly activities to enjoy this summer in Wayne County, go to visitrichmond.org. And look for the Richmond/Wayne County Visitor Guide publication on racks now with great local trip ideas, itineraries, activities, events and attractions.