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Springfield Armory National Historic Site 50th Birthday Party
Springfield Armory is celebrating its 50th birthday as a National Historic Site! Join us at the Armory on Saturday, August 16, from 10 AM to 4 PM for a family-friendly day of live music, crafts, food, activities, and a slice of birthday cake!
Join us in celebrating the Armory’s past 50 years serving the local community, educating visitors young and old, and preserving a valuable piece of history.
This event is family-friendly, free, and open to the public! During the day, park rangers will offer tours and share the history of Springfield Armory, including the new Victory Garden! Outside, enjoy live music from the Marlborough Street Band and Carol Devine & the Mighty Fine Band. Local organizations and community members will be on-site, including the Forest Park Zoo and Springfield City Libraries.
This event is hosted and organized by the Friends of Springfield Armory.
About the 50th anniversary of the founding of Springfield Armory NHS:
In 1974, after four years of congressional debate, the bill establishing Springfield Armory National Historic Site was signed into law by President Gerald Ford on October 26. Over the next three years, the National Park Service and the City of Springfield negotiated the ownership of the lands, buildings, and use of the site. In May 1978, park rangers at the new Springfield Armory National Historic Site welcomed their first visitors.
For more about the history of the Springfield Armory dating back to 1794, check out the Springfield Armory NPS website: https://www.nps.gov/spar/index.htm
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
1 Armory St #2, Springfield, MA 01105
For questions, sponsorship inquires, and more, reach out to the Friends group: [email protected]
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