Voices from the Grave Oct. 16 is Sold Out
This year’s subjects is Springfield residents who lived in the 18th and early 19th century. Docents will lead you to each residents grave. $12 for members and $15 for non-members. Buy tickets online at https://springfieldpreservation.org/voices-from-the-grave-cemetery-tours/
2023 City of Homes Calendar
Our calendar is on sale. The theme is the McKnight historic district. Thank you to our calendar sponsors. Buy calendars online at https://springfieldpreservation.org/2023-calendar/
Historic McKnight Neighborhood Tour
On November 12, Jim Boone will lead a free tour at 10:30 a.m. The tour will start at Thompson Triangle, intersection of Worthington and Saint James Ave. This area which contains 800 homes, was developed from 1870-1900 by the McKnight Brothers. The SPT walking tours this season are sponsored by the Springfield Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council.
Successes and Losses of the Most Endangered List
On October 8, Kira Holmes will lead the Second Saturday walking tour at 10:30 a.m. Some of the buildings on this tour might have started before the SPT Most Endangered List. The tour will depart from Springfield Museums. Pay in person at Springfield Museum for $5 if you are not an SPT or Springfield Museums member. The SPT walking tours this season are sponsored by the Springfield Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council.
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