“Built in Springfield: Colonial Houses from Springfield’s Original Borders” with Derek Strahan.  Join historian Derek Strahan as he explores the history of some of the surviving colonial-era buildings that were originally built in Springfield. During the 1700s, Springfield’s borders extended far beyond the present-day city, and included surrounding cities and towns such as Agawam, Chicopee, East Longmeadow, Holyoke, Longmeadow, Ludlow, West Springfield, and Wilbraham. Today, there are no known surviving colonial-era buildings in Springfield, but there are several dozen in these surrounding communities that were built in what was, at the time, the town of Springfield. This online lecture will highlight the historical and architectural significance of these buildings, while also examining the border changes that led to the present-day boundaries of Springfield.  This lecture will take place on Jan, 18, 2024 from 7:00 – 8:30pm.  This will take place on Facebook Live (Virtual Lecture).  Please also reserve your spot at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/built-in-springfield-colonial-houses-from-springfields-original-borders-tickets-778910170287?aff=efbevent&fbclid=IwAR0-tawL8K0xK7l3S0aFAih8KVUCt0b5p5TcPLyDqQV3vmKiUA3H7Gp-AtY