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Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Established on March 21, 1978 to preserve the history of the first National
Armory, 1794 - 1968. Springfield Armory technology profoundly affected the lives of soldiers and civilians. Armory arms decided battle tactics. They were essential in all major conflicts in U.S. History. Armory inventions revolutionized the manufacture of consumer products like keys, shoes, baseball bats and furniture. Housed in the original Main Arsenal, the museum maintains one of the most extensive and unique firearms collections in the world. Special exhibits, events and film. Public and school programs. Springfield Armory National Historic Site encompasses approximately 55 acres and several buildings of the original armory complex. The central attraction is the Arsenal building, # 13, constructed in the 1840's. The weapons collection housed in the Main arsenal was started about 1870 by Col. J.G. Benton as a technical "library" for armory personnel. It is now regarded as the Nation's largest collection of small arms, second only to The Pattern Room of the Royal Small Arms Factory in Enfield, UK. Contact Information
Springfield Armory National Historic Site One Armory Square Springfield, MA 01105-1299 (413)734-8551 - Visitor Information (413)734-6477 - Headquarters (413)734-6478 - Headquarters Sponsored LinksActivities
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Recommended Activities Museum: Orientation exhibit and site bulletins on selected Armory subjects,Information Desk, Eastern National Books and Other Products, such as historical and technical books, posters, and videos. Theater, 18 minute historical film, Computer generated graphic videos, Public Programs (throughout year), School Programs (upper Elementary, Middle, High School) and Self guiding Walking Tour of historic buildings and grounds surrounding the Armory. Self-Guided Research: Browse a selected portion of the object and archival Collections on- line. The Springfield Armory NHS was the first NPS site to include a link to an additional URL that features curatorial information for the avid researcher interested in the object and manufacturing history of the armory.
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