2024 Preservation Awards
The Preservation Awards honor people and organizations helping to restore historic structures in Springfield. The 2024 ceremony will be hosted at Loophole Brewing.
Historic Homes Tour & Social in the Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District
Kimball Towers 140 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesTour historic homes in Springfield's Quadrangle-Mattoon Street Historic District, then enjoy music, food and libations at the post-tour social.
2024 Underground Railroad Historic Walking Tour, presented with PAHMUSA
Tower Square 1500 Main Street, SpringfieldJoin the Springfield Preservation Trust, in partnership with the Pan African Historical Museum USA (PAHMUSA) for this Underground Railroad Second Saturday Walking Tour.
Springfield Food History Second Saturday Walking Tour
Stearns Square 52-98 Stearns Square, Springfield, MA, United StatesCurious about food history in Springfield? Come learn about the city's delicious past—and taste a bit of the beauty along the way!
Victorian Era Churches: A Downtown Springfield Walking Tour
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesSee where Victorian era parishioners worshiped, in this Victorian Era Churches in Downtown Springfield Second Saturday Walking Tour.
Linen & Lace: A French Provincial Garden Party Fundraiser
Le' Chateau Douillett 400 Maple Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesExplore Springfield's only example of French Provincial architecture—with its formal French Provincial garden—at Le' Chateau Douillett.
Springfield Armory: The Nation’s First Armory (A Walking Tour)
Springfield Armory National Historic Site 1 Armory St #2, Springfield, MA, United StatesTour the grounds of the nation's first armory and see the world's largest historic U.S. military small arms collection at Springfield Armory.
Springfield’s Gilded Age: Art and Architecture from the City’s Most Prosperous Period
Springfield Museums 21 Edwards Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesJoin this walking tour of downtown Springfield to discover the history of the City's Gilded Age art and architecture.
“Voices from the Grave” Cemetery Tour 2024
Springfield Cemetery 171 Maple Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesLearn about important figures in Springfield history at our annual "Voices from the Grave" historic cemetery tour.
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.
A Victorian Winter Wonderland—2025 Winter Fundraiser
Loomis-Wesson Mansion 220 Maple Street, Springfield, MA, United StatesCelebrate this winter season at Loomis-Wesson Mansion in a Victorian Winter Wonderland. Victorian-inspired attire encouraged but optional.
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.