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SUMMARY:Voices from the Grave: Heroes of the American Revolution\, an MA250 Event
DESCRIPTION:Honor the legacy of the American Revolution and Springfield’s contribution at war and on the homefront\, by joining us at our commemorative “Voices from the Grave: Heroes of the American Revolution” cemetery tour at Springfield Cemetery\, on Sunday\, May 18\, 2025. \nSeven historical residents will be featured on the tour\, including John Bryant III (1742-1816)\, first Armory Superintendent\, who lost his arm in battle; Hannah Mason Bryant (1756-1829)\, who sewed flannel cartridges for the Continental army; Nathaniel Brewer (1711-1809)\, Deacon of First Church for 53 years\, and a joiner by trade; and Susan Freedom (1784-1803)\, a Black indentured servant whose name poignantly symbolizes the struggle for freedom and identity among African Americans in the post-Revolutionary War era. \nJoin the tour to see who else from Springfield’s revolutionary history will be highlighted! This tour will highlight the oldest gravestones and residents ever featured on the “Voices from the Grave” tours\, ongoing for more than a decade. \nHosted by the Springfield Preservation Trust and developed by historian Derek Strahan and SPT Secretary Michael Stevens\, the “Heroes of the American Revolution” tour is an hour-long experience through Springfield Cemetery. It is led by docents who take visitors on a tour to graves of interesting cemetery residents\, where costumed interpreters speak about each person of intrigue. \nPurchase tickets through Eventbrite. Hour-long walking tours will depart every fifteen minutes starting at 1:00PM at Springfield Cemetery\, 171 Maple Street. Tickets are $20 for Springfield Preservation Trust members\, and $25 for non-members. (Use promo code “SPTMember” if you are a Trust member\, for the $5 discount.) This event is held rain or shine! \nThis event is supported by a Massachusetts 250 grant\, administered by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism (MOTT) within the Executive Office of Economic Development\, in celebration of the American Revolution’s 250th Anniversary. Thank you\, MOTT!
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/voices-from-the-grave-heroes-of-the-american-revolution-an-ma250-event/
LOCATION:Springfield Cemetery\, 171 Maple Street\, Springfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Walking Tour
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SUMMARY:The 17th Annual McKnight Block Party
DESCRIPTION:The 17th Annual McKnight Block Party will take place on Saturday\, May 31\, from 12-5 pm. This event will take place at the Thompson Triangle\, located at the corner of Worthington St and Saint James Ave. The Springfield Preservation Trust will be on hand with Historical Displays\, Walking Tour brochures\, information about the McKnight Historic House Tour on June 22\, and a raffle to win free tickets. Atlas maps of McKnight from 1882 and 1899 will be on display\, as well as pictures of McKnight Houses that have received preservation awards. This display is dependent on the weather. Trust Board members Jim Boone\, Bob McCarroll\, and Michael Stevens will be there to answer your questions and engage in discussions about our local history.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/the-17th-annual-mcknight-block-party/
LOCATION:Thompson Triangle\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,Community Event
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