Friends of Springfield Armory National Historic Site

01/08/2026

Leading up to our exciting Knox Trail 250 events at the Armory, be sure to check out the Massachusetts & New York State Line Commemoration on Saturday January 10th in Alford, MA.
Learn More at https://www.revolution250.org/

11/06/2025

Conference in Springfield MA

Agenda

DAY 1 LOCATION: Springfield National Armory Historic Site

5:00 PM: [RSVP REQUIRED] (CLE Eligible) Fireside Chat: Exercising the Bruen Test: A Study in the Modern-Day Debate on the Second Amendment Moderator: Ashley Hlebinsky Speakers: George Mocsary & Megan Walsh A fireside chat examining Revolutionary War topics and how those topics are debated in modern day court per the Bruen Test.

DAY 2 LOCATION: Springfield Technical Community College

8:45 AM - 10:00: Panel 1: Disarmament and the Revolution (CLE Eligible) Moderator: David Kopel Panelists: Robert Cottrol, Gregory Wallace, James Slaughter A discussion on gun ownership and race regulation in the colonial period.

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Guns of the American Revolution: Speaker: Erik Goldstein, A presentation on the arms of the Revolution.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM The Most Proper Spot in America: The Continental Arsenal at Springfield Speaker: Alex Mackenzie, Springfield Armory.

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Panel 2: The Colonial Militia (CLE Eligible) Moderator: George Mocsary Panelists: Jody Madeira, Joyce Malcom, Alexander Cain A discussion on the role of the Militia during the Revolution and its impact today.

1:55 PM - 2:40 PM Creating an Arsenal of Liberty Speaker: Andrew Fagal, will discuss development of the arms and munitions industries during and after the American Revolution.

2:40 PM - 3:25 PM Arms, Ammunition, and Archeology. Speaker: Joel Bohy, will discuss the archeological investigation of the first shots of the American Revolution.

10/28/2025

Agenda

DAY 1 LOCATION: Springfield National Armory Historic Site

5:00 PM: [RSVP REQUIRED] (CLE Eligible) Fireside Chat: Exercising the Bruen Test: A Study in the Modern-Day Debate on the Second Amendment Moderator: Ashley Hlebinsky Speakers: George Mocsary & Megan Walsh A fireside chat examining Revolutionary War topics and how those topics are debated in modern day court per the Bruen Test.

DAY 2 LOCATION: Springfield Technical Community College

8:45 AM - 10:00: Panel 1: Disarmament and the Revolution (CLE Eligible) Moderator: David Kopel Panelists: Robert Cottrol, Gregory Wallace, James Slaughter A discussion on gun ownership and race regulation in the colonial period.

10:15 AM - 11:00 AM Guns of the American Revolution: Speaker: Erik Goldstein, A presentation on the arms of the Revolution.

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM The Most Proper Spot in America: The Continental Arsenal at Springfield Speaker: Alex Mackenzie, Springfield Armory.

12:30 PM - 1:45 PM Panel 2: The Colonial Militia (CLE Eligible) Moderator: George Mocsary Panelists: Jody Madeira, Joyce Malcom, Alexander Cain A discussion on the role of the Militia during the Revolution and its impact today.

1:55 PM - 2:40 PM Creating an Arsenal of Liberty Speaker: Andrew Fagal, will discuss development of the arms and munitions industries during and after the American Revolution.

2:40 PM - 3:25 PM Arms, Ammunition, and Archeology. Speaker: Joel Bohy, will discuss the archeological investigation of the first shots of the American Revolution.

10/23/2025

Two day conference at the Springfield Armory and Springfield Technical Community College.

09/05/2025

08/16/2025

What’s a birthday party without cake and ice cream?! Thanks Big Y World Class Market and Friendly's for the sugary support!

Springfield Armory National Historic Site

08/16/2025

Today’s the day! Festivities kick off at 10am at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site with the Marlborough Street Band and loads of local vendors and volunteers! Food trucks, crafts, and more…

08/13/2025

Plenty to do at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site this weekend! On top of programs with the rangers, you'll find lots of activities led by local organizations. Come learn to make a kite with Artists At Work Tony Bass or get a green thumb with the Master Gardeners (and check out the Victory Garden while you’re here!) We’re proud to be a part of the Springfield community alongside these wonderful organizations.

08/08/2025

Wow!!! It looks like a lot of great activities….