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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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SUMMARY:Springfield Armory: Hill Shops Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Springfield Armory: Hill Shops Walking Tou\n\n\nJoin us for a walking tour of the historic Hill Shops at the Springfield Armory\, with Springfield Armory tour guide Carl Steele. This will take place on May 9 from 10:30am-12pm. Register here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/springfield-armory-hill-shops-walking-tour-tickets-1985857520301?aff=erellivmlt\n\n\n\nJoin 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 \nSecond Saturday Tours explore historic Springfield. The series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust\, Springfield Museums\, and Springfield Libraries—and is generously sponsored by the Springfield Cultural Council and Mass Cultural Council. This specific tour\, offered for free\, is made possible through funding provided by the American Alliance of Museums and National Park Service.
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/springfield-armory-hill-shops-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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SUMMARY:2026 Preservation Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Preservation Awards honor people and organizations helping to restore historic structures in Springfield. \n\n\n\n\nThe Springfield Preservation Trust Preservation Awards honor the people and organizations that are helping to restore historic structures in Springfield. Every year\, the Trust showcases exemplary properties that represent the best historic preservation in Springfield over the previous year. Preservation Awards are commonly given to properties that have restored the historic look of a building by removing inappropriate siding\, repairing or replicating original details\, or generally bringing back a building that was in disrepair. \nJoin us for the 2026 Preservation Awards\, taking place at South Congregational Church at 45 Maple Street. Parking will be at the church parking lot. \nThis awards ceremony is part of the Trust’s festivities in celebration of Preservation Month\, designated each May by the National Trust for Historic Preservation to raise awareness about the enormous impact historic preservation has in protecting and enhancing our neighborhoods and communities. \nAdmission is free\, but donations are always welcome. Light refreshments will be provided. Learn more and RSVP on Eventbrite. \nAbout the Springfield Preservation Trust: Founded 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. \nSouth Congregational Church History: The Church is a historic church at 45 Maple Street. The 1875 High Victorian Gothic building was designed by William Appleton Potter for a congregation that was established in 1842. The church is one of Potter’s early works. The church is made of limestone resting on a granite foundation. More info may be found here https://lostnewengland.com/2017/06/south-congregational-church-springfield-mass
URL:https://springfieldpreservation.org/eventandtour/2026-preservation-awards/
LOCATION:South Congregational Church\, 45 Maple Street\, Springfiield
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SUMMARY:Underground Railroad: Springfield’s Contributions to Emancipation (Tour)
DESCRIPTION:Underground Railroad: Springfield’s Contributions to Emancipation (Tour)\n\n\n\n\nVisit locations and meet people that salute the perseverance\, ingenuity\, and resilience of some of Springfield’s unsung early residents. Purchase tickets here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/underground-railroad-springfields-contributions-to-emancipation-tour-tickets-1985858726910?aff=erellivmlt.  Meet at Tower SquareSpringfield\, MA  on Saturday\, Jun 13 from 10:30 am to 12 pm. \n\n\n\n\nImmerse 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 lobby 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. \nSecond Saturday Tours explore historic Springfield. The series is co-presented by the Springfield Preservation Trust\, Springfield Museums\, and Springfield Libraries—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.
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