Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, Springfield History Theater, Second Floor EXTENDED! An in-depth look at the struggles and triumphs of Jewish immigrants and their descendants in the Pioneer Valley during the late 19th and 20th centuries. The…
Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, Springfield History Theater The story of the Irish in the Connecticut Valley is a rich and distinct tale of trial and triumph for one of the many immigrant groups of the area…
Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, Springfield History Theater Planned to coincide with the 50-year observance of Kennedy’s assassination, this exhibition features of rarely seen photos and memorabilia covering various periods in the lives of John and Jacqueline…
Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, Second Floor These four guns beautifully engraved revolvers are part of the Wood Museum's permanent collection and are on view for a limited time. They feature a silver overlay decorated by Tiffany…
Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, Springfield History Theater, Second Floor A multi-media exhibition exploring the stories of people who saw their lives dramatically change in a few brief minutes as a result of the June 1, 2011…
Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, Springfield History Theater, Second Floor In the digital age it is hard to believe that at one time images of family members were hard to obtain, expensive, and relatively rare. Before the…
Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, Second Floor In the 19th century many New Englanders, still rooted in the Puritan tradition, didn’t celebrate Christmas. Even Santa was different. Originally he was an elf-like figure without a beard. But…
Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, Springfield History Theater, Second Floor Developed with the assistance of local historian and guest curator Frances Gagnon, this exhibition describes the challenges and accomplishments of a dozen women from Springfield’s past. From…
Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, Springfield History Theater, Second Floor State Street has been the primary east/west artery in the City of Springfield for more than 200 years. It was the main road into the city from…
Lyman & Merrie Wood Museum of Springfield History, History Theater, Second Floor Conceived and created by ninety 11th-grade students from the Springfield Renaissance School, this exhibition features video interviews with people who played an active role in the Civil Rights…