Cascio, a Mafia historian, will illuminate this lesser-known chapter of western Massachusetts history when he appears at the ...

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 stands at a pivotal moment in its history. For generations, our community has been defined by its resilience, creativity, and commitment to progress. From our roots as an industrial hub to ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Cub Scouts and their families are invited to a come-and-go event at the History Museum on the Square, where they can learn about the history of Springfield. According to a museum ...