The Timeline: The Town of Springfield was founded in 1797
The Town of Springfield was founded in 1797 In celebration of the 225th anniversary of the founding of Springfield, the Springfield Historical Society created a Timeline tracing the history of the town. The Timeline begins with the early settlements, moves through the Revolutionary Period and later, the building of the Western Turnpike. Springfield witnessed a […]
Springfield School Districts (1868)
This recently installed exhibit presents an 1868 map of the Springfield School Districts in existence at that time. Surrounding the map are photographs of different local schoolhouses identified with their district number. The map reflects the location of the schools by district numbers. The exhibit hangs in the hallway outside the Jane Doyle Prior History […]
Springfield Today: Preserving Our Land & Water
This exhibit includes photographs of the landscapes of Springfield, depicting the beauty of the farmlands, forests, and lakes of the region. Information on the several county-wide conservation organizations that have played a role in the preservation of Springfield’s cultural and natural resources are also included.