SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield’s historical narrative traces back to the early 1800s, intricately weaving a collection of significant events that span two centuries. The Springfield Underground: what ...

Around 50 years before the infamous Salem witch trials, fear of witches first plagued the colonial people of western Massachusetts. In the enterprising settlement of Springfield, founder and fur ...

With the passing of John Patrick O’Connor on Dec. 17, 2025, Western Massachusetts lost one of its more prolific and beloved genealogists. John was a volunteer at the Local History & Genealogy Library ...

SPRINGFIELD, Fla. – A beloved piece of Jacksonville’s history is now gone. The Glorious Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, which stood for more than 80 years in the city’s Springfield neighborhood, was ...

The Springfield History Museum has announced its fourth annual Fright at the Museum, a haunted house fundraiser that blends thrills, chills, and local history. This year’s theme, Screamfield’s ...

For the first time in its history, Springfield’s city council will be led by a Black woman. During its first gathering of the ...

July 18, 2025, will now forever be known as Shadows Fall Day in Springfield, MA. The city recognized the veteran metalcore band with an official proclamation by Mayor Domenic J. Sarno, honoring the ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -After years of work, a project to turn a piece of Springfield history into a thriving part of the city is nearly complete. The Springfield Flour Mill, located on North Prospect ...