Wayne Phaneuf, historian and executive editor of The Republican, will discuss the 187-year history of Springfield’s daily paper during a walking tour on Saturday, August 13, from 10:30 am to noon.

Phaneuf will point out significant sites relating to the newspaper on the way to The Republican’s headquarters at the corner of Main and Liberty streets. The program will conclude with a tour of the facility.

The tour is part of the Second Saturday Walking Tour series, co-sponsored by the Armoury-Quadrangle Civic Association and the Springfield Museums. Walking tour tickets may be purchased in the museum Welcome Center at 21 Edwards Street on the day of the event. Tickets are free for members of the civic association or of the museums. Tickets for non-members are $5 per person. All proceeds will go toward improvements to the neighborhood.

For additional information, call the Armoury-Quadrangle Civic Association at 413.747.1830 or email aqca@kimballtowers.com.