Stirring the Pot
With the warmth of the rising sun, Nanny rose to her own highest expectation of getting the pots going and igniting the flame that would heat them. She was a…
Native American Heritage Month 2021
The Springfield Museums would like to first begin with a land acknowledgement. The Museums are located on the traditional land of the Eastern Algonquian peoples–including the Pocumtuc, Agawam, Nipmuc, and…
Pioneer Valley Radio Explores the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss
It was in institutional milestone to open the Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum.--Kay Simpson, President and CEO of the Springfield Museums Pioneer Valley Radio Special Feature on the Amazing…
Springfield Garden Club Spruces Up Seuss House
Gardens, of course, not only beautify the space they are in, they make all who see them happy. We think this garden and the work of the Garden Club members…
Stories Uncovered: Black Women and the Vote
Black women are frequently forgotten and deemed invisible when it comes to the retelling of the stories of women’s suffrage in the United States. However, this is not a new…
You can call me Dr. T
Representation matters. I thought it was important that students associate that title with someone who maybe doesn’t look like what they might think a scientist looks like. One of the…
#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…
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…