The Springfield Armory National Historic Site is the location of the nation’s first armory (1794-1968), and was established by George Washington. The site includes historic grounds, buildings, and the world’s largest historic American military firearms collection.
For 174 years, the men and women of Springfield Armory shaped America’s destiny through pioneering technological innovation, improved manufacturing processes, and increased use of laborsaving machines. Today, Springfield Armory National Historic Site preserves and interprets this colorful history in original buildings on their historic grounds through museum displays, public programs, notable collections, activities, and internet resources.
There is ample parking and the building is wheelchair accessible. The entrance to Armory Square is on Federal Street. Armory Square is shared by Springfield Armory NHS and Springfield Technical Community College (STCC).
From Memorial Day through October 31, Springfield Armory National Historic site is open seven days a week from 9am to 5pm.
From November 1 until Memorial Day Weekend , Springfield Armory NHS is open Wednesday through Sunday, 9am to 5pm. The park is closed for the following holidays: •Thanksgiving Day •Christmas Day •New Year’s Day.
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She’s A WOW! Did you know that 42% of the Armory workforce during WWII were women? Join Ranger Dani as she discusses the work they did at the Springfield Armory, the use of propaganda, and their lasting legacy of strength and perseverance.
Our Big Band concert is back! Bring a chair, dust off those dancing shoes and join us outside on our historic grounds for an evening of swing music performed. On Saturday, July 16 at 6pm, Bad News Jazz and Blues Orchestra will perform for the annual big band concert. Led by Jeff Gavioli, Bad News Jazz and Blues […]
African Americans serve valiantly in the military in many different ways including Buffalo Soldiers of the Western Frontier and across the Country. On July 28th, 1866 Congress established six all black regiments to support westward expansion protecting pioneers, interfacing with Native Americans and cattle poachers. Many of these soldiers also served as some of the […]
The Rifle: Combat Stories from America’s Last WWII Veteran, Told Through an M1 Garand Join Iran & Afghanistan veteran and author Andrew Biggio he discusses his book, “The Rifle” and the inspiration from WWII veterans that inspired him to write and share their stories. *Book will be available for purchase.
On Account of Sex: A History of Women's Suffrage in America On August 18, 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment to the Constitution was officially adopted, guaranteeing that American women would no longer be denied the right to vote. Join Amanda Goodheart as she discusses the complex history of the fight for women's suffrage in the United […]
Today in 1974, through Congressional Legislation, Springfield Armory National Historic Site was authorized, meaning we officially became a part of the National Park Service. Four years later the park opened to the public. Our birthday wish this year is to continue our mission of preserving and telling the stories of the Nation’s First Armory for […]
The Springfield Armory National Historic Site (NHS) visitor center and museum is Open on Veteran's Day 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 PM. ABOUT THE PARK: Springfield Armory National Historic Site is the location of the nation’s first armory (1794 – 1968) and was established by George Washington. The site includes historic grounds, buildings, and the world’s […]
