Join African Hall Committee members Denise Jordan, Helen Caulton Harris, and Andrew Cade for a conversation with retired State Representative Ben Swan, reflecting on his career in public service, his…
Here in Springfield, revolutionary thinking is nothing new. July 4 will mark 250 years since the Continental Congress ratified The Declaration of Independence. As The United States marks its revolutionary…
When Mary Lewis wed Hugh Parsons at the Springfield meetinghouse in 1645, there were only about 100 British colonists living in the settlement. The Parsons had three children and together,…
Where is ‘Under the Oaks’? Masterpiece painting tracked to Springfield after missing for 100 years, then trail goes cold Published on Masslive.com Apr. 21, 2024, 5:30 a.m. By Jeanette DeForge…
When the Springfield Museum of Fine Arts, now called the Michele and Donald D’Amour Museum of Fine Arts, opened to the public in October of 1933, the building was praised…
One of the foundational African American community leaders in Springfield was the Reverend William Nelson DeBerry (1870-1948). In late February 2022, the Springfield Museums Archives were gifted photographs and articles…
The Ubora Award recognizes African American leaders who have made a significant impact on their community, above and beyond. As the Museums prepare to celebrate the thirtieth Ubora Award winner,…
The Archives at the Springfield Museums, located in the Lyman and Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, are an exemplary resource for learning about local history and uncovering links to…
Since 1989, September 15th through October 15th has illuminated the beauty across the Hispanic and Latinx diaspora by way of Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month. This particular Heritage Month is…
In celebration of this year’s 125th anniversary of the George Walter Vincent Smith Art Museum, the building is undergoing a facelift! The culmination of a 10-year preservation project supported by…