Virtual Lecture
Deciphering Springfield Cemetery’s Oldest Gravestones: Symbolism & Carvers (Virtual Lecture)
Explore the old section of Springfield Cemetery and learn about its oldest gravestones, the symbolism of their designs, and who carved them.
50+ Years of Historic Preservation in Springfield: History of the Springfield Preservation Trust (Virtual Lecture)
Springfield is the “City of Homes” and “City of Firsts,” a treasure worth protecting. Learn about 50+ years of SPT historic preservation efforts.
Springfield’s Literary Legacy: Celebrating Famous Authors and Literary Landmarks (Virtual Lecture)
Celebrate Springfield's literary legacy through its famous authors and literary landmarks in this virtual lecture by Dr. Kate Benson.
Lost & Reused Springfield: Wins & Losses for Historic Springfield Architecture
Learn about historic Springfield buildings which have been lost to demolition or neglect—or saved by preservation and reuse.
Storybook Architecture: A Review of Fairytale-Inspired American Homes
Learn about whimsical, fairytale-inspired “Storybook Architecture” with local preservationist Bob McCarroll. Storybook architecture--a whimsical, fairytale-inspired style characterized by playful, exaggerated elements--emerged in Southern California in the 1920s. The lecture will look at examples there and across the country.
Trailblazers in Care: Women in Medicine and Public Health in Springfield
Trailblazers in Care: Women in Medicine and Public Health in Springfield. Join us for a fascinating program exploring the stories of pioneering women who reshaped medicine and public health in Western MA. This Women’s History Month, join us for a fascinating program exploring the stories of pioneering women who reshaped medicine and public health in Springfield and Western Massachusetts.