Revolutionary thinking has always been central to Springfield’s identity. Opening in advance of the 250th anniversary of July 4th, 1776, Declaration of Innovation: Springfield’s Revolutionary Ideas examines the city’s enduring role as a center for creativity, invention, and progress. This…
In celebration of National Youth Art Month, select artwork from students in more than fifty Springfield schools are displayed in SIS Hall in the Wood Museum of Springfield History. Works on paper and three-dimensional pieces will be included. National Youth…
Each year, the Springfield Preservation Trust honors the people and organizations dedicated to restoring and revitalizing the city’s historic architecture. The annual Preservation Awards celebrate exemplary projects that bring Springfield’s past to life—whether by removing modern alterations, repairing or replicating…
Discover a time when accused witches walked among us. Forty years before the infamous trials in Salem, fear gripped the small settlement of Springfield, Massachusetts. Neighbors whispered about Mary and Hugh Parsons as rumors simmered for years, exploding into hysteria…
This exhibition honors the deep connection between Springfield, Massachusetts, and The Great Blasket Island off the coast of County Kerry, Ireland. Despite the 3,000-mile distance, the Irish immigration from across centuries brought families, food, and culture to Springfield and greater…
EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND Have you ever wondered why Springfield looks the way it does? Why is the highway there? Who put City Hall where it is? And just what is a campanile anyway? Explore the history of downtown Springfield…
Explore the "storied" history of The Republican newspaper as it marks its bicentennial year. This special exhibit includes video highlights from the newspaper’s archives, showcasing the people, events, and activities that shaped not only the region, but the nation and…
In celebration of National Youth Art Month, select artwork from students in more than fifty Springfield schools are displayed in SIS Hall in the Wood Museum of Springfield History. Works on paper and three-dimensional pieces will be included. National Youth…
Who’s that kid who can travel through time? It’s you! This exhibit brings to life the acclaimed PBS KIDS® TV series, Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum, which follows kid adventurers Xavier Riddle, his little sister Yadina, and best friend…
For 51 years, the mission of the Springfield Preservation Trust has been to preserve and protect properties in Springfield, Massachusetts which have architectural, historic, educational, or general cultural significance for public edification and enjoyment. This year’s Preservation Award winners are…