#19SuffrageStories
2020 has turned out to be quite a year of unexpected events. It has also been a time of reflection, homage, and being called to action. With that said, it…
Do Try This At Home! The Magician’s Table
Gabriella Wilkerson is a 2020 graduate of Northampton High School, who was inspired by her experiences visiting the Springfield Science Museum as a child. She has been an avid Girl…
Springfield’s Long History of Public Health Action Continues to Inspire Gratitude
“Gauze masks and open air were deemed very important in combating the Spanish Influenza. Social distancing was practiced, and people were encouraged to walk to reduce crowding in railroad and…
Community Call for Portraits
“Announced in the midst of a pandemic, this call for portraiture is also a coming together of our community. I cannot think of a more exciting way for us to…
Creative Writing Students Present a Virtual Reading
Participants in the Creative Writing Museum School class share their work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZxNFjqdp8E Stories and Authors Featured: "Lillian" by Robert Butler "Amerikan Kiz Koleji – Izmir, Turkey, 1961: My First Year…
The Most Magical Thing
I took many drawing and calligraphy classes at the Museums in the past. The most magical thing was being inside those Museums when just a few people were there. It…
Ginormous Dinosaurs are Fond Memories
When I was a child I always looked forward to field trips to the museum. Especially the special exhibits. One of my favorites was the dinosaur alive! I remember going…
Many Visits over Many Years
My story is not about a single event, exhibit, or work of art. It is a story of many visits with our children over many years, from the time they…
Fondly remembering (and revisiting) Snowball!
Although I am retired as an elementary Science teacher, which entailed an array of different modalities of related Science subjects, I recall preparing a third-grade class for a visit to…
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
My mom brings me to the Springfield Museums a lot but every time I learn something new. My favorite memory at the Springfield Museums was on Dr. Seuss's birthday celebration.…
