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.
How to Save a House: Pathways to Preservation
Join Historic New England Dylan Peacock to learn how to save a house.
Great Houses of the McKnight Historic District (Walking Tour)
Join us for the “Great Houses of the McKnight Historic District” walking tour, part of our Second Saturday Walking Tour series. The 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.…
Introducing the 2023 Most Endangered Historic Resources List (Virtual Lecture)
Join Kira Holmes from Springfield Preservation Trust to learn more about the Most Endangered Historic Resource List.
Preservation Massachusetts: Historic Preservation at the State Level—Who We Are and What We Do (Virtual Lecture)
Join Preservation Massachusetts staffers Stacia Caplanson and Joe Ritter to learn more about PM’s projects, advocacy, and collaborations.
“Lost Colonial-Era Buildings” Virtual Lecture
The Josiah Dwight House, featured in an article in this newsletter, was one of the many important historic buildings that once stood in Springfield. Join Springfield historian Derek Strahan for a virtual lecture as he explores the history and photographs of some of the other lost colonial-era buildings from Springfield’s past. The lecture will take place…
Successes and Losses of the Most Endangered List
On 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…
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…
