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SUMMARY:Mind & Medicine: An Architectural Bus Tour of Historic Health Institutions
DESCRIPTION:This Second Saturday Tour explores medical buildings and history\, all from the comfort of a Peter Pan charter bus. The tour will take place on Saturday\, Apr 11\, from 10:30 am to 12 pm.\n\nHosted in partnership with Springfield Museums—and sponsored by Peter Pan Bus Lines—this guided bus tour offers a fascinating journey through Springfield’s most historically significant medical institutions. Purchase tickets for $20 for members and $25 for non-members through Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mind-medicine-an-architectural-bus-tour-of-historic-health-institutions-tickets-1985850457175?aff=ebdssbdestsearch\n\nLed by Dr. Kate Benson\, the tour explores how architecture\, medicine\, and social history intersect—highlighting the buildings and institutions that shaped the city’s approach to mental health and disability care. From visionary founders to evolving treatment philosophies\, each stop reveals stories that continue to influence Springfield today.\n\nPerfect for history enthusiasts\, architecture lovers\, medical professionals\, and curious locals alike\, this experience invites you to see the city through a new lens—comfortably aboard a Peter Pan charter bus.\nThe 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.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/mind-medicine-an-architectural-bus-tour-of-historic-health-institutions/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251019T130000
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SUMMARY:“Voices from the Grave” Cemetery Tour 2025
DESCRIPTION:Learn about important figures in Springfield history at the annual “Voices from the Grave” historic cemetery tour. Hosted by the Springfield Preservation Trust and developed by SPT Secretary Michael Stevens\, the 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.\n\nHour-long walking tours will depart every fifteen minutes starting at 1:00PM at Springfield Cemetery\, 171 Maple Street.  \n\n\n\n\nTickets are $20 for Springfield Preservation Trust members\, and $25 for non-members. (Use the “SPTMember” promo code to receive $5 off per ticket.) Please enter through the Maple Street entrance and check in at the registration table 5-10 minutes before your tour. This event is held rain or shine! \n\n\n\n\n\nHour-long walking tours will depart every fifteen minutes\, on October 20 starting at 1:00PM at Springfield Cemetery\, 171 Maple Street.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/springfield-cemetery-tour-2025/
LOCATION:Springfield Cemetery\, 171 Maple Street\, Springfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
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SUMMARY:Made in Springfield: Places & People of Springfield's Industrial Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Explore downtown Springfield and learn about the places and people who invented and created in Springfield in its industrial heyday. \nSpringfield is the home of the first gas powered automobile\, the monkey wrench\, basketball… and so much more. Come see what made Springfield the center of innovation in the late 19th Century\, and examined the geographies and buildings where it all began. \nThe tour departs from the Springfield Museums Welcome Center at 10:30am. The tour is $5 for Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums members\, and is $10 for non-members\, payable in advance on Eventbrite\, or in cash or check at the outset of the tour. \nThis tour is part of the Second Saturday Tours series\, which 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. \nAbout the Tour Guide \nErica Swallow is president of the Springfield Preservation Trust board of directors. She also serves as a Springfield Museums Advancement Committee member and Forest Park Civic Association board member\, and is a local REALTOR®. She holds an MBA from MIT Sloan and other degrees from NYU Stern and Simmons University\, with nearly two decades of marketing experience in the fields of technology and education. Raised in Arkansas and educated in New York and Boston\, she chose Springfield as home out of love for its deep history\, cultural diversity\, and progressive energy. She has served on several Springfield City Council committees and is proud and honored to live in the Forest Park Historic District. She is the mother of two cats. \nAbout the Springfield Preservation Trust \nFounded in 1972\, the Springfield Preservation Trust strives to preserve and protect properties in Springfield that have architectural or historic significance. As the only non-profit\, non-government advocacy group for historic preservation in Springfield\, the Trust will continue to be the voice of preservation into the future. Learn more at springfieldpreservation.org.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/made-in-springfield-places-people-of-springfields-industrial-legacy/
LOCATION:Springfield Museums\, 21 Edwards Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250913T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T120000
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SUMMARY:Springfield Armory: Hill Shops Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a walking tour of the historic Hill Shops at the Springfield Armory\, with Springfield Armory National Historic Site staff member and tour guide Carl Steele. Learn about the unique architecture around the green and what the buildings were used for when the Armory was in operation. \nThis is your opportunity to visit the Springfield Armory National Historic Site that commemorates the role of the nation’s first armory by preserving and interpreting the world’s largest historic U.S. military small arms collection\, along with historic archives\, buildings and landscape. Learn more about the Armory at: https://www.nps.gov/spar \nThe tour departs from the Springfield Armory. The tour is $5 for Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums members\, and is $10 for non-members\, payable in advance on Eventbrite\, or in cash or check at the outset of the tour. \nThe 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. \nAbout the Springfield Preservation Trust \nFounded in 1972\, the Springfield Preservation Trust strives to preserve and protect properties in Springfield that have architectural or historic significance. As the only non-profit\, non-government advocacy group for historic preservation in Springfield\, the Trust will continue to be the voice of preservation into the future. Learn more at springfieldpreservation.org.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/springfield-armory-hill-shops-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, 1 Armory St #2\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250809T120000
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SUMMARY:Rushville: Springfield’s Oldest Craftsman Neighborhood (A Walking Tour)
DESCRIPTION:The early 20th century saw the rise of the Craftsman style architecture. It grew out of the Arts & Crafts movement\, a reaction to the ornate styles and decor of the Victorian era. Its arrival in Springfield coincided with a building boom in single-family houses in neighborhoods such as Pine Point\, Forest Park\, Liberty Heights\, and East Springfield. The popularity of Craftsman homes also occurred at the same time as use of concrete block for foundations and sometimes for entire houses. \nThe tour will focus on some of the earliest and more unusual Craftsman houses in Springfield. It will leave from the corner of Berkshire Avenue and Dewey Street. On-Street parking is available on Dewey\, Hobson\, and Elizabeth Streets. \nThe 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. \nAbout the Tour Guide \nBob McCarroll has been a significant force for the preservation of Springfield’s historic properties since the mid-1970s\, when he was part of the reactivation of the Springfield Preservation Trust into an advocacy organization. \nBetween 1972 and 2002\, he worked in the Springfield Planning Department\, where he helped create five of the early local historic districts. Now retired\, Bob served for 11 years on the Springfield Historical Commission and has served on the Springfield Community Preservation Committee since its formation in 2017. Bob has served for more than 45 years on the board of the Springfield Preservation Trust\, where he has organized house tours\, worked on self-guided walking tour brochures\, and applied for and coordinated grant work at 77 Maple Street. Bob is a long-time resident of the Mattoon Street Historic District and coordinates the annual Mattoon Street Arts Festival\, the region’s oldest arts and crafts show. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of William and Mary and a Master of City and Regional Planning degree from Rutgers University. \nBob is a recipient of the 2016 Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Awards Local Preservationist Award\, the 2018 Preservation Massachusetts K. Julie McCarthy Community Spirit Award\, the 2018 Order of William Pynchon Award\, and the 2024 Mass History Alliance Bay State Legacy Award. \nAbout the Springfield Preservation Trust \nFounded in 1972\, the Springfield Preservation Trust strives to preserve and protect properties in Springfield that have architectural or historic significance. As the only non-profit\, non-government advocacy group for historic preservation in Springfield\, the Trust will continue to be the voice of preservation into the future. Learn more at springfieldpreservation.org.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/rushville-springfields-oldest-craftsman-neighborhood-a-walking-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250712T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250712T120000
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SUMMARY:Underground Railroad: Springfield’s Contributions to Emancipation (Tour)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis walking 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. \nThe 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. \nAbout PAHMUSA \nThis event is presented in partnership with the Pan African Historical Museum USA (PAHMUSA)\, a vital institution dedicated to connecting the African Diaspora to Springfield\, MA\, and its surrounding communities. Founded in 1995 by Lujuana Hood\, PAHMUSA is located in Tower Square (1500 Main Street) in Springfield\, MA. To learn more about its mission and exhibits\, visit pahmusa.org or follow them on Instagram at @pahmusa1619. \nAbout the Springfield Preservation Trust \nFounded in 1972\, the Springfield Preservation Trust strives to preserve and protect properties in Springfield that have architectural or historic significance. As the only non-profit\, non-government advocacy group for historic preservation in Springfield\, the Trust will continue to be the voice of preservation into the future. Learn more at springfieldpreservation.org.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/underground-railroad-springfields-contributions-to-emancipation-tour/
LOCATION:Tower Square\, 1500 Main Street\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250614T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250614T120000
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SUMMARY:Springfield’s Lost Riverfront (A Walking Tour)
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the historic Springfield riverfront\, including histories of the bridges\, steamboat access\, buildings\, and even the sewage system. \nDerek Strahan will be leading the Second Saturday Tours series on June 14th at 10:30am. It will start at Riverfront Park\, at the parking lot directly across from the end of State Street. The Springfield Preservation Trust walking tours this season are sponsored by the Springfield Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council. \nThis walking tour departs from the Riverfront Park at 10:30am and ends at 12pm. The tour is $5 for Springfield Preservation Trust\, Springfield Museums\, and $10 for non-members\, payable in advance on Eventbrite or at the tour’s outset. \nThe 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. \nAbout the Tour Guide \nDerek Strahan is a former board member and former chair of the Educational Programming committee at the Springfield Preservation Trust\, which is focused on protecting\, preserving\, and promoting historic properties in Springfield. He was on the board from 2017-2024 and served as president of the nonprofit from 2019 to 2023. He leads historic walking tours of Springfield\, presents lectures about Springfield’s history\, and has also been a costumed interpreter at several of the organization’s annual “Voices of the Grave” cemetery tours. Aside from his work with the Trust\, Strahan also runs the local history website LostNewEngland.com\, and he is the author of “Lost Springfield\, Massachusetts” and “New England Then and Now\,” and is the host of the Western Mass History podcast. Derek has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science degree in Regional Planning from Westfield State University\, and currently serves as a land use and environmental planner at the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission. He and his wife Melissa are proud owners of a circa 1760 farmhouse\, where they are raising their two young sons. \nAbout the Springfield Preservation Trust \nFounded in 1972\, the Springfield Preservation Trust strives to preserve and protect properties in Springfield that have architectural or historic significance. As the only non-profit\, non-government advocacy group for historic preservation in Springfield\, the Trust will continue to be the voice of preservation into the future. Learn more at springfieldpreservation.org.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/springfield-lost-riverfront-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Riverfront Park\, Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250518T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250510T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
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SUMMARY:Springfield Central Library: An Architectural & Historical Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an all-access\, interior and exterior tour of the Springfield Central Library building at 220 State Street! This 1912 building\, funded by Andrew Carnegie and the citizens of Springfield\, is an important part of the downtown Springfield landscape and a contributor to the Quadrangle–Mattoon Street Historic District. \n\nThe tour is part of the Second Saturday Walking Tour series and will feature a full tour of the building interior\, including the fourth floor\, historical insights while circling the building’s exterior\, and a brief history on the development of the Quadrangle. Along the tour\, you’ll gain knowledge of the history of libraries in Springfield and the architecture of the Central Library building. Additionally\, the tour will showcase how historical buildings adapt to modern usage. Included on the tour is an up-close look at the Rotunda which features open books and the bust of Athena. \nThis walking tour departs from the Springfield Museums’ Welcome Center at 10:30am and ends at 12:00pm. The tour is $5 for Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums members and $10 for non-members\, payable in advance on Eventbrite. \nThe Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums and is generously sponsored by the Springfield Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council.\n\nAbout the Tour Guide\nMaggie Keane (she/her) is a reference librarian at the Springfield City Library. Growing up in Holyoke\, she has always been interested in local history from hearing family stories about Mountain Park to going to museums in the area. Nowadays you can find her at the Springfield Central Library running programs\, helping folks with local history requests\, and spouting fun facts about the building to all those interested.\n\nAbout the Springfield Preservation Trust\nFounded in 1972\, the Springfield Preservation Trust strives to preserve and protect properties in Springfield that have architectural or historic significance. As the only non-profit\, non-government advocacy group for historic preservation in Springfield\, the Trust will continue to be the voice of preservation into the future. Learn more at springfieldpreservation.org.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/springfield-central-library-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Springfield Museums\, 21 Edwards Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250311T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250311T170000
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SUMMARY:Voices from the Grave: Heroes of the American Revolution\, an MA250 Celebration
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 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.\n\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.\n\nHour-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. 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/american-revolution-cemetery-tour-ma250/
LOCATION:Springfield Cemetery\, 171 Maple Street\, Springfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241020T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241020T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241020T153720Z
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SUMMARY:“Voices from the Grave” Cemetery Tour 2024
DESCRIPTION:Learn about important figures in Springfield history at the annual “Voices from the Grave” historic cemetery tour. Hosted by the Springfield Preservation Trust and developed by SPT Secretary Michael Stevens\, the 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.\n\nHour-long walking tours will depart every fifteen minutes starting at 1:00PM at Springfield Cemetery\, 171 Maple Street.  \n\n\n\n\nTickets are $20 for Springfield Preservation Trust members\, and $25 for non-members. (Use the “SPTMember” promo code to receive $5 off per ticket.) Please enter through the Maple Street entrance and check in at the registration table 5-10 minutes before your tour. This event is held rain or shine! \n\n\n\n\n\nHour-long walking tours will depart every fifteen minutes\, on October 20 starting at 1:00PM at Springfield Cemetery\, 171 Maple Street. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nThank you to our sponsors! \nTurnberg & Swallow Team | Coldwell Banker \nTurnkey Media \nFocus Springfield \nCrystal Miller Photography  \nSpringfield Cemetery & Crematory
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/springfield-cemetery-tour-2024/
LOCATION:Springfield Cemetery\, 171 Maple Street\, Springfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241012T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
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SUMMARY:Springfield's Gilded Age: Art and Architecture from the City's Most Prosperous Period
DESCRIPTION:Join the Springfield Preservation Trust for a walk around downtown Springfield to explore the legacy of the City during the Gilded Age\, American’s most prosperous period. This tour will be guided by Westfield Athenaeum Executive Director Guy McLain and features art and architecture across Springfield’s metropolitan landscape.\n\nMark Twain described America in the late nineteenth century as a Gilded Age. And indeed\, the country experienced economic growth that hasn’t been matched before or since. But it wasn’t just a time for building new factories and businesses. A significant portion of the wealth created at this time was funneled into the arts. Museums\, libraries\, colleges\, orchestras\, and opera houses were established at a rate that seems astounding today. Springfield\, just 25 miles north of Twain’s home in Hartford\, was a perfect example of the prosperity that he was describing. During the Gilded Age\, Springfield citizens founded most of the cultural institutions\, monuments\, and civic buildings that still serve the city today. Also influencing art and architecture at this time was the City Beautiful Movement. This movement was dedicated to advocating for civic structures that would bring greater beauty and cohesion to American cities. Springfield fully embraced the principles of this movement\, and as a result\, some of the most beautiful buildings in the city today were products of this time. \n \nAbout the Tour Guide\nGuy McLain\, currently the Executive Director of the Westfield Athenaeum\, has been devoted to the preservation and dissemination of Western Massachusetts history for more than 40 years. Prior to his current appointment in Westfield he served on the staff of the University of Massachusetts Archives\, was the Special Collections Librarian and Archivist for the Springfield City Library\, and was the founding Director of the Wood Museum of Springfield History. He is the author of the Pioneer Valley: a Pictorial History (1991)\, and a novel titled Drawing Without an Eraser (2020). He has also published in the Historical Journal of Massachusetts and is the editor of the book Springfield Fights the Civil War.  \nThe Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums\, and generously sponsored by the Daboul Family Charitable Trust.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/gilded-age-art-architecture/
LOCATION:Springfield Museums\, 21 Edwards Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240914T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
CREATED:20240817T144125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T144227Z
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SUMMARY:Springfield Armory: The Nation’s First Armory (A Walking Tour)
DESCRIPTION:See the Springfield Armory National Historic Site that commemorates the role of the nation’s first armory by preserving and interpreting the world’s largest historic U.S. military small arms collection\, along with historic archives\, buildings and landscape.\n\nOn this tour\, attendees will explore the architectural details of buildings on the armory site\, including the Springfield Technical Community College (STCC) campus and Springfield Armory Museum. Attendees will also explore the Museum collection. \n\nLearn more about the Armory at: nps.gov/spar\n\nThe tour departs from the Springfield Armory. The tour is $5 for Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums members\, and is $10 for non-members\, payable in advance on Eventbrite\, or in cash or check at the outset of the tour. \nThe Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums\, and generously sponsored by the Daboul Family Charitable Trust.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/springfield-armory-the-nations-first-armory-a-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Springfield Armory National Historic Site\, 1 Armory St #2\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240810T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
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UID:3998-1723285800-1723291200@springfieldpreservation.org
SUMMARY:Victorian Era Churches: A Downtown Springfield Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:See where Victorian era parishioners worshiped\, in this Victorian Era Churches in Downtown Springfield Second Saturday Walking Tour\, led by Bob McCarroll\, board member and officer-at-large. \nThe tour departs from the Springfield Museums Welcome Center and will stop at: \n\nThe former North Congregational Church\, designed by Henry Hobson Richardson\nSt. Michael’s Cathedral\, the oldest Catholic church in Springfield\nChrist Church Cathedral\, designed by Lord & Fuller of Boston\nSouth Congregational Church\, called one of the finest examples of the High Victorian Gothic Revival style in America.\n\nWe will enter at least three churches\, barring weddings or church services. \nThe tour is $5 for Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums members\, and is $10 for non-members\, payable in advance on Eventbrite\, or in cash or check at the outset of the tour. \nThe Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums\, and generously sponsored by the Daboul Family Charitable Trust. \nPhoto courtesy of Jeff Morgan (Springfield Preservation Trust)
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/victorian-era-churches-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Springfield Museums\, 21 Edwards Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240713T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
CREATED:20240606T151949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240713T132048Z
UID:3974-1720866600-1720872000@springfieldpreservation.org
SUMMARY:Springfield Food History Second Saturday Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Curious about food history in Springfield? Come learn about the city’s delicious past—and taste a bit of the beauty along the way! \nJoin James Johnson\, Executive Vice President of Springfield Preservation Trust\, on the July Second Saturday Walking Tour. This walking tour will depart from Stearns Square and be filled with historic buildings of restaurants and local attractions. Additionally\, there will be extra TASTY surprises on this tour for each visitor! This walking tour departs from Stearns Square\, the heart of the Worthington Street Dining District (Stearns Square at Worthington Street). \nThe tour is $5 for Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums members\, and is $10 for non-members\, payable in advance on Eventbrite\, or in cash or check at the outset of the tour. \nThe Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums\, and generously sponsored by the Daboul Family Charitable Trust.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/springfield-food-history-second-saturday-walking-tour-2024/
LOCATION:Stearns Square\, 52-98 Stearns Square\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240608T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
CREATED:20240514T021953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T123429Z
UID:3953-1717842600-1717848000@springfieldpreservation.org
SUMMARY:2024 Underground Railroad Historic Walking Tour\, presented with PAHMUSA
DESCRIPTION:Visit locations and meet people that salute the perseverance\, ingenuity\, and resilience of some of Springfield’s unsung early residents. The Underground Railroad was comprised of many people and places—Springfield was an important destination for freedom seekers and activists like Frederick Douglass\, Sojourner Truth\, and John Brown. \nJoin the Springfield Preservation Trust\, in partnership with the Pan African Historical Museum USA (PAHMUSA) for this Second Saturday Walking Tour. Special thank you to PAHMUSA Executive Director Sam Bradley and Board Member Regine Jackson for leading the organization and research of this tour. \nThis walking tour departs from the Tower Square Lobby\, near Dunkin and Big Y. The tour is $5 for Springfield Preservation Trust\, Springfield Museums\, and PAHMUSA members\, and is $10 for non-members\, payable in advance on Eventbrite or at the outset of the tour. The tour is $5 for Springfield Preservation Trust\, Springfield Museums\, and PAHMUSA members\, and is $10 for non-members\, payable in advance on Eventbrite or at the outset of the tour. \nThe Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums\, and generously sponsored by the Daboul Family Charitable Trust. \nAbout PAHMUSA \nThis event is presented in partnership with the Pan African Historical Museum USA (PAHMUSA)\, a museum that links the African Diaspora to Springfield\, MA and surrounding communities. PAHMUSA was founded in 1995 by Lujuana Hood and is located at Tower Square (1500 Main Street) in Springfield. To learn more\, visit its website at pahmusa.org. \nAbout the Springfield Preservation Trust \nFounded in 1972\, the Springfield Preservation Trust strives to preserve\, protect\, and promote properties in Springfield that have architectural or historic significance. As the only non-profit\, non-government advocacy group for historic preservation in Springfield\, the Trust will continue to be the voice of preservation into the future. To learn more\, visit its website at springfieldpreservation.org. \n 
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/underground-railroad-historic-walking-tour-pahmusa/
LOCATION:Tower Square\, 1500 Main Street\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240511T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240511T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
CREATED:20240203T192949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T140434Z
UID:3845-1715423400-1715428800@springfieldpreservation.org
SUMMARY:Walking Tour: Valentine Mansion & the Ames Hill/Crescent Hill Historic District
DESCRIPTION:Tour the Valentine Mansion and surrounding Ames Hill/Crescent Hill Historic District\, home of some of Springfield’s largest historic mansions. \nJoin local historian Derek Strahan on a walking tour of the Ames Hill/Crescent Hill Historic District. The tour will focus on the mansions lining Maple Street\, Pine Street\, and Crescent Hill and will kick off with an interior tour of Valentine Mansion\, the circa 1879 home at 270 Maple Street\, historically known as the Frederick Harris House and admirably perched on the crest of the hill on Maple Street. \nThe tour will begin at 10:30 a.m. on May 11th at the Valentine Mansion (270 Maple Street)\, and will last approximately 1.5 hours. The tour route is about 1 mile in length\, along a path that gently ascends the hillside neighborhood\, mostly along well-maintained\, paved sidewalks.On-street parking is available on side streets\, and limited accessible parking will be available at Valentine Mansion. Please be sure to not block driveways or fire hydrants. \nThe tour is $15 for Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums members\, and is $20 for non-members\, payable in advance via Eventbrite or check (payable to “Springfield Preservation Trust” and mailed to our office). \nThe Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums. The 2024 Second Saturday walking series is sponsored by Daboul Family Charitable Trust.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/ames-hill-crescent-hill-historic-district-valentine-mansion-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Valentine Mansion\, 270 Maple Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240413T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
CREATED:20240329T215733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T215827Z
UID:3889-1713004200-1713009600@springfieldpreservation.org
SUMMARY:Forest Park Photography Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Do you love historic homes and architectural detail? Do you have a camera? Come tour the Forest Park Heights Historic District! \nDo you love historic homes and architectural detail? Do you have a camera? Come tour the Forest Park Heights Historic District surrounding Springfield’s Forest Park with architectural photographer and SPT board member Kate Benson. Whether you’re bringing a smartphone\, cellphone\, digital camera\, or even film camera\, Kate will be on hand to answer all your questions about photographing historic homes and landscapes\, and there will even be a special guest!\nBring your camera and your questions and join us for this installment of our Second Saturday Walking Tour! \nLOGISTICS\nThe tour will begin at 10:30 a.m. on April 13th at Washington Blvd at Magnolia Terrace\, and will last approximately 1.5 hours. The tour route is about 1 mile in length\, along a level path mostly along well-maintained\, paved sidewalks. On-street parking is available on Washington Blvd and side streets. Please be sure to not block driveways or fire hydrants. \nTICKETS\nThe tour is $5 for Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums members\, and is $10 for non-members\, payable in advance via Eventbrite or check (payable to “Springfield Preservation Trust” and mailed to our office). Exact change or checks are accepted on-site\, prior to the start of the tour. \nTHANK YOU\, SPONSORS\nThe Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums\, and generously sponsored by the Daboul Family Charitable Trust.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/forest-park-photography-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Washington Boulevard & Magnolia Terrace Springfield\, MA 01108\, Washington Boulevard & Magnolia Terrace\, Springfield\, MA\, 01108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231015T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231015T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
CREATED:20230719T192815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T165502Z
UID:3629-1697374800-1697378400@springfieldpreservation.org
SUMMARY:Voices from the Grave: Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:On October 15\, learn about important figures in Springfield history at the 10th annual “Voices from the Grave” historic cemetery tour. Hosted by the Springfield Preservation Trust and developed by SPT Secretary Michael Stevens\, the 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 will speak about each person of intrigue. \nHour-long walking tours will depart every fifteen minutes starting at 1:00PM at Springfield Cemetery.  Please enter through the Pine Street gate to Springfield Cemetery\, which is opposite 45 Pine Street.  Purchase a ticket for $15\, and non-members will purchase a ticket for $18.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/voices-from-the-grave-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20231008T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20231008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
CREATED:20230812T020809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T211658Z
UID:3638-1696761000-1696766400@springfieldpreservation.org
SUMMARY:Maple-High and Six Corners Second Saturday Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the legacy\, architecture\, and neighborhood that surrounds one of Springfield’s most important historical business figures—Daniel B. Wesson\, of Smith & Wesson fame.\n\nOn this walking tour\, Preservation Trust Board Member Katherine Anderson Benson will provide a history of the Wesson Hospitals\, the C.W. Porter School\, and the beautiful homes that line the streets of the Six Corners neighborhood\, where these structures reside. The walking tour departs from the rear of the High School of Commerce (Springfield Honors Academy entrance) and ends at the same.\n\nThe Six Corners neighborhood of Springfield once encompassed two of the city’s premier medical facilities—Wesson Memorial Hospital and the Wesson Maternity Hospital—founded by Daniel B. Wesson\, also the co-founder of Springfield-based firearm manufacturer Smith & Wesson. Surrounded by beautiful homes\, the neighborhood was also once home to Miss Charlotte Porter’s School\, a preeminent private school for girls.\n\nThe Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums\, and is sponsored by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/wesson-hospitals-six-corners-neighborhood-second-saturday-walking-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230909T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230909T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
CREATED:20230909T015858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230812T021109Z
UID:3635-1694255400-1694260800@springfieldpreservation.org
SUMMARY:Forest Park Heights Historic District: Second Saturday Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join local historian Derek Strahan on a walking tour of the Forest Park Heights Historic District neighborhood. The tour will focus on the homes on the southern side of Sumner Avenue\, with an emphasis on the variety of architectural styles within the neighborhood. The tour will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 9  at the Florentine Gardens circle\, and will last approximately 1.5 hours. The tour route is about 1.5 miles in length\, on mostly level ground.\n\nOn-street parking is available on the neighborhood streets. Please be sure to not block driveways or fire hydrants.\n\n\nThe Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums and is sponsored by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/forest-park-heights-historic-district-second-saturday-walking-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230812T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
CREATED:20230711T134725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230711T163902Z
UID:3621-1691836200-1691841600@springfieldpreservation.org
SUMMARY:Springfield Food History Second Saturday Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Curious about food history in Springfield? Come learn about the city’s delicious past—and taste a bit of the beauty along the way!’ \nJoin James Johnson\, Executive Vice President of Springfield Preservation Trust\, on the August Second Saturday Walking Tour. This walking tour will leave from Springfield Museums on August 12 at 10:30 am and be filled with historic buildings of restaurants and local attractions. Additionally\, there will be extra surprises on this tour for each visitor—if you want to learn what those might be then you must attend the tour! This walking tour departs from the Springfield Museums. \nThe tour is free for Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums members\, and is $5 for non-members\, payable at the outset of the tour. \nThe Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums\, and is sponsored by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/second-saturday-food-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Springfield Museums\, 21 Edwards Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230708T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
CREATED:20230627T115752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T121103Z
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SUMMARY:Second Saturday Springfield Art Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:On July 8\, Bob McCarroll\, board member of the Springfield Preservation Trust since its establishment\, will lead the Springfield Art Walking Tour\, which will explore historic works of art scattered throughout Downtown. The tour will depart at 10:30 a.m. from Springfield Museums. \nThis walking tour departs from the Springfield Museums. The tour is free for Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums members\, and is $5 for non-members\, payable at the outset of the tour. \nThe Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums\, and is sponsored by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \n 
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/second-saturday-springfield-walking-tour-2023/
LOCATION:Springfield Museums\, 21 Edwards Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230610T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
CREATED:20230419T160418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T021840Z
UID:3544-1686393000-1686398400@springfieldpreservation.org
SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad in Springfield\, presented with PAHMUSA
DESCRIPTION:Visit locations and meet people that salute the perseverance\, ingenuity\, and resilience of some of Springfield’s unsung early residents. The Underground Railroad was comprised of many people and places—Springfield was an important destination for freedom seekers and activists like Frederick Douglass\, Sojourner Truth\, and John Brown. \nJoin the Springfield Preservation Trust\, in partnership with the Pan African Historical Museum USA (PAHMUSA) for this Second Saturday Walking Tour. Special thank you to PAHMUSA Executive Director Sam Bradley for leading the organization and research of this tour. \nThis walking tour departs from the Tower Square. Docents will meet you at the Main Street entrance and guide you to the tour.  The tour is free. \nThe Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums\, and is sponsored by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/the-underground-railroad-in-springfield-presented-with-pahmusa/
LOCATION:Tower Square\, 1500 Main Street\, Springfield
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230513T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
CREATED:20230401T112518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T111741Z
UID:3530-1683973800-1683979200@springfieldpreservation.org
SUMMARY:Carriage House at the Barney Estate in Forest Park Second Saturday Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:The May 13th walking tour will be presented by John Bilodeau who will give a tour of the Carriage House at the Barney Estate. The Second Saturday walking tour will be at the Carriage House at the Barney Estate in celebration of the 140th Anniversary of the Springfield Park Department\, join us for the Second Saturday Walking Tour of The Carriage House at the Barney Estate in Forest Park. Please enter through the Route 5 entrance\, say you are there for the Carriage House and they should give you a ticket. Then proceed to the parking area and once you park the car please meet the guide at white tent. Parking is free for attendees of the tour. \nGuests will learn the fascinating history behind the carriage house\, built during the Victorian era. Once an integral part of the vast estate of inventor and philanthropist Everett Hosmer Barney\, the carriage house is one of the only original structures still standing on the grounds. The Carriage House was built in 1890 and has been lovingly restored and reinvented. Its timeless charm and beauty is something to behold. The Second Saturday Walking Tours season is sponsored by Mass Cultural Council\, Springfield Cultural Council\, and the Springfield Museums. \nThis tour will be free. The tour group will start at the Carriage House at the Barney Estate at 10:30 AM on May 13 and leave promptly to start the tour. \nBrought to you by the City of Springfield Department of Parks\, Buildings and Recreation Management.  The Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums\, and is sponsored by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council. \nPark Instructions:  Come in through the Route 5 entrance
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/carriage-house-at-the-barney-estate-in-forest-park-second-saturday-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Carriage House at the Barney Estate\, Route 5\, Springfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230408T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
CREATED:20230222T144948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T012611Z
UID:3448-1680949800-1680955200@springfieldpreservation.org
SUMMARY:Great Houses of the McKnight Historic District (Walking Tour)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the “Great Houses of the McKnight Historic District” walking tour\, part of our Second Saturday Walking Tour series. \nThe McKnight Neighborhood contains 800 homes and was developed from 1870-1900 by the McKnight Brothers. The city’s first Street Car suburb\, it is still the largest intact wood frame Victorian neighborhood in New England. \nParticipants will learn about the history and architecture of the McKnight neighborhood and see some of the great houses that led to Springfield being called “The City Of Homes.” We will wander down Dartmouth Terrace\, Worthington Street\, Ingersoll Grove\, and parts of Florida and Bowdoin Streets. These areas developed in the 1880s feature some of the biggest\, most grand houses built in the neighborhood. \nThe tour will be conducted by Jim Boone\, who is a long-time Springfield Preservation Trust Board Member and boasts 47 years of residency in the McKnight neighborhood. The tour begins at Thompson Triangle\, the intersection of Worthington St and Saint James Ave. \nThe Second Saturday Walking Tour series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust and Springfield Museums\, and is sponsored by a grant from the Springfield Cultural Council and the Mass Cultural Council.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/great-houses-of-the-mcknight-historic-district/
LOCATION:Thompson Triangle\, Springfield\, MA\, 01105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221018T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
CREATED:20221018T153430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230211T184808Z
UID:3247-1666080000-1666112400@springfieldpreservation.org
SUMMARY:McKnight Historic District Second Saturday Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION: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. If you want to buy a 2023 City of Homes\,which is featuring the McKnight Historic District\, please bring $15 in cash.  The SPT walking tours this season are sponsored by the Springfield Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/mcknight-historic-district-second-saturday-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221016T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221016T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
CREATED:20220915T153157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230211T183716Z
UID:3231-1665925200-1665928800@springfieldpreservation.org
SUMMARY:"Voices from the Grave" Cemetery Tour 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Springfield Preservation Trust’s 9th historic cemetery tour\, “Voices from the Grave” will take place at Springfield Cemetery on Sunday\, October 16\, 2022.  On October 16\, groups led by docents will visit graves of interesting cemetery residents where costumed interpreters will speak about that person. Hour-long walking tours will depart every fifteen minutes starting at 1:00PM at Springfield Cemetery\, 171 Maple Street.  The last tour will be at 2:00 PM.  Members of Trust will purchase a ticket for $12\, and non-members will purchase a ticket for $15. Please buy online tickets here Voices From The Grave: Cemetery tours 2022 – Springfield Preservation Trust as available till October 15.  Then if any spots are available on October 16 it is first come first serve at Springfield Cemetery. \nThis year we are concentrating our efforts in the area of the cemetery that has some of the oldest graves.  The graves along Pine Street (many with monuments carved in brownstone) were originally located downtown\, between the Old First Church and the Connecticut River.  Railroad construction in that area required the removal of over 500 graves to the new cemetery off of Maple Street.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/voices-from-the-grave/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220910T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
CREATED:20220908T182715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230211T183802Z
UID:3187-1662805800-1662811200@springfieldpreservation.org
SUMMARY:Springfield's Gilded Age: Art and Architecture Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Springfield’s Gilded Age: Art and Architecture by Guy McLain on Sept.10\, 10:30am-12pm. It will depart from Springfield Museums. If you are not a member of SPT or Springfield Museums then please pay $5 to Springfield Museums on September 10. This tour will explore art and architecture from the gilded age of Springfield. Thank you\, Mass Cultural Council and Springfield Cultural Council for sponsoring the Second Saturday Walking Tours!
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/springfields-gilded-age-art-and-architecture/
LOCATION:Springfield Museums\, 21 Edwards Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220813T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T151402
CREATED:20220618T175720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230211T183830Z
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SUMMARY:Hiding in Plain Sight Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Hiding in Plain Sight by Bob McCarroll on August 13\, 10:30am-12pm. It will depart from Springfield Museums. If you are not a member of SPT or Springfield Museums then please pay $5 to Springfield Museums on August 13. No registration necessary.  This tour will explore the older buildings behind newer facades. Thank you\, Mass Cultural Council and Springfield Cultural Council for sponsoring the Second Saturday Walking Tours!
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/hiding-in-plain-sight/
LOCATION:Springfield Museums\, 21 Edwards Street\, Springfield\, MA\, 01103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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