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The Springfield Armory, Daniel Shays’s Honorable Rebellion

The Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square, Suite 2, Springfield, MA

On January 25, 1787, in Springfield, Massachusetts, militia Major General William Shepard ordered his cannon to fire grapeshot at a peaceful demonstration of 1200 farmers approaching the federal arsenal. The shots killed four and wounded twenty, marking the climax of five months of civil disobedience in Massachusetts, where farmers challenged the states authority to seize…

The Springfield Armory, West Mass Brass Band

The Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square, Suite 2, Springfield, MA

Join us for our annual holiday concert performed by West Mass Brass, a 26 piece all-volunteer band. Listen to your favorite yuletide tunes played in the British Brass tradition. Concert takes place inside museum. Chairs will be provides. Admission is free.

The Springfield Armory, Write Out!

The Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square, Suite 2, Springfield, MA

In celebration of the National Day of Writing, join Park Rangers and local writing instructors for an outdoor writing experience on the historic grounds of Springfield Armory NHS. Join Springfield Armory National Historic Site October 20 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. as we host a public outdoor Write Out event. This free, drop-in event…

The Springfield Armory, Worker Weekend

The Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square, Suite 2, Springfield, MA

Join Springfield Armory National Historic Site and the Friends of Springfield Armory September 7 and 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as we celebrate the stories of former Armory workers. The weekend of free activities and programs explore the history of labor at the Armory and in Springfield and surrounding communities. “Worker Weekend 2024…

The Springfield Armory, Pioneer Valley Concert Band

The Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square, Suite 2, Springfield, MA

Come join us on our historic grounds for our last concert of the summer. Pioneer Valley Concert band will be performing on the porch of the Commandant's House playing pop, marches, light classics and Broadway tunes. Don't forget to bring a chair!

The Springfield Armory, Blank Firing Demonstration

The Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square, Suite 2, Springfield, MA

Take an in-depth look at a historic firearm from a different time period, followed by a blank firing demonstration. Hear the deep BOOM of historic musket and rifle shooting. Visitors can learn about Springfield Armory's historic weapons through the senses of sight, the sounds of rifles blasting, and the acrid smell of burning gun powder.…

The Springfield Armory, Blank Firing Demonstration

The Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square, Suite 2, Springfield, MA

Take an in-depth look at a historic firearm from a different time period, followed by a blank firing demonstration. Hear the deep BOOM of historic musket and rifle shooting. Visitors can learn about Springfield Armory's historic weapons through the senses of sight, the sounds of rifles blasting, and the acrid smell of burning gun powder.…