Immerse yourself in the history of Springfield by visiting locations and meeting people who embody the perseverance, ingenuity, and resilience of some of the city's early residents. The Underground Railroad, a network of many people and places, played a significant role in Springfield's history, making it a destination for freedom seekers and activists like Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, and John Brown. This tour departs from the Tower Square at 10:30am and ends at 12pm. The tour is $5 for Springfield Preservation Trust, Springfield Museums & PAHMUSA members, and $10 for non-members, payable in advance on Eventbrite or at the tour's outset. The Second Saturday Tours series explores historic Springfield and is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums and is generously sponsored by the Springfield Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council.

We are ecstatic to announce that we have purchased the third oldest building in downtown Springfield, with a goal of rehabilitating the three-story brick icon for reuse as our office and rental space. After rehabilitation, the building will house our office on the first floor. The Stockbridge Street purchase was underwritten by long-time preservation advocate and SPT Board Member Bob McCarroll. Join the Rehab Committee: If you have an interest in joining the Stockbridge Rehabilitation Committee at the Trust, please inquire at admin@springfieldpreservation.org, and we'll point you in the right direction!