“Demystifying Historic Preservation” Virtual Lecture
The third virtual lecture will be by Raipher Pellegrino. Attorney Pellegrino has a long history of redeveloping and repurposing older structures often of historical significance. He has renovated numerous residential properties in Springfield. His lecture will explore Springfield examples of historic preservation. To watch the program please go to the Springfield Preservation Facebook page March 24…
McKnight Past & Present
Developed between 1870 and 1900 by the McKnight Brothers, McKnight is the largest and most intact, wood-frame, late-nineteenth century neighborhood in New England. Jim Boone, long-time resident and Springfield Preservation Trust member, will share photos and interesting facts about the rich history of the neighborhood. This virtual presentation will take place on April 21 at…
50th Anniversary Celebration | 50 Years of Historic Preservation Advocacy
Carriage House at the Barney Estate Route 5, Springfield, MA, United States50th Anniversary Celebration for Springfield Preservation Trust Springfield Preservation Trust is a non-profit organization that has been advocating for historic Springfield buildings for the past 50 years. The Trust now is bringing back our summer fundraiser with a new twist, our 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Carriage House at the Barney Estate. This event will…
Underground Railroad Second Saturday Walking Tour
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesUnderground Railroad Tour June 11 at 11am. The tour begins outside of Springfield Museums. If you are a member to Springfield Museums, Springfield Preservation Trust, or PAHMUSA you are free. If not please pay $5 at Springfield Museums. Learn about the history of Springfield's unsung early residents.
“Springfield’s Lost Riverfront” Walking Tour
Riverfront Park, Springfield, MASpringfield's Lost Riverfront by Derek Strahan on July 9, 10:30am-12pm. The tour will start at Riverfront Park, at the parking lot directly across from the end of State Street. No registration necessary for this free tour. Thank you, Mass Cultural Council and Springfield Cultural Council for sponsoring the Second Saturday Walking Tours!
Hiding in Plain Sight Walking Tour
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesHiding 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…
2022 Preservation Awards Nominations Close
Nominations for restored buildings will be accepted until September 6th. The Trust will be accepting nominations for buildings that have been restored since summer 2021. After you send the nomination please send images of the building(s) nominated to info@springfieldpreservation.org. If you have any questions please contact the Trust at advocacy@springfieldpreservation.org. Springfield Preservation Trust plans to…
Mattoon Street Arts Festival
45 Mattoon Street Springfield, MACome visit SPT at the Mattoon Street Arts Festival on Sept. 10 and 11. SPT will be there Sept. 10, 10am-5pm and Sept. 11, 10am-4pm. SPT will be selling its 2023 City of Homes Calendar. The Springfield Preservation Trust provides a number of resources related to historic preservation in Springfield and hopes these resources help…
Springfield’s Gilded Age: Art and Architecture Walking Tour
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesSpringfield'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…
Successes and Losses of the Most Endangered List
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesOn October 8, Kira Holmes will lead the Second Saturday walking tour at 10:30 a.m. The tour is titled Successes and Losses of the Most Endangered List. 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…
“Voices from the Grave” Cemetery Tour 2022
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…
McKnight Historic District Second Saturday Walking 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. If you want to buy a 2023 City of Homes,which is featuring the McKnight…