Historic Classical, Inc.

08/26/2023

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View Neil A. Yesu's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

02/15/2022

Details of Read the Revolution February 17, 2022

02/15/2022

Rhonda Brace is a graduate of Classical High School. Join in person or via Zoom ...

10/25/2021

Springfield citizens worked diligently at Springfield Armory for 174 years to provide our military with the best infantry weapons necessary to safeguard the nation and its interests. During WWII, employment peaked at just under 14,000 - 42% of those being women. It wasn't all work and no play! Join Park Ranger Susan Ashman as she discusses what life was like as an employee on the home front at this "Arsenal of Freedom" and how these Soldiers of Production worked to help win the war and shape America's destiny.

Springfield citizens worked diligently at Springfield Armory for 174 years to provide our military with the best infantry weapons necessary to safeguard the ...

03/15/2021

Free Virtual Band Concert
The public is invited to a free virtual band concert at 1:00 pm on Sunday, March 21, 2021on Zoom. “Music to Spring Ahead,” will herald the first weekend of Spring with a music program guaranteed to turn dreary winter doldrums to thoughts of sunny days to come. The concert will be performed by members of the Sci-Tech Band, the recognized young musicians from Springfield’s High School of Science and Technology, and Music Director Gary Bernice will lead his group through an energizing, upbeat program. Bernice’s accomplishments are well known, as he has led the band program at Sci-Tech to award-winning performances and has amassed an impressive number of participants and followers. This concert promises to put a smile on everyone’s face.

You and your family are invited to join us for one hour of interactive fun, live music, and performance videos. This virtual event is FREE and will feature the SciTech Band Leadership Team. COVID-19 has forced us to cancel many events, but it can’t cancel community. Come celebrate student success in the arts and the hard work of all these talented students. Here is the link to attend: https://scitechband.org/classical-high

The concert is sponsored by Historic Classical, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the former Classical High School. For more information, write [email protected] or call (413) 636-9550.

Donate $10 and Receive a Mug or A Photo History Booklet



To donate mail:
Carol Costa
235 State Street, #202
Springfield, MA 01103
413-636-9550
[email protected]

Wilma Parker’s discussion of “Homecoming NAS Alameda” on YouTube
Wilma Parker discusses her painting "Homecoming NAS Alameda" - YouTube
If you missed January’s program, here is a link to Historic Classical’s YouTube video documenting the unveiling in our museum of the picture framed with grant funds from the SCC.
The nationally known artist is originally from Springfield and a graduate of Classical High School. She did a Zoom presentation from her studio in California for us in January.

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Best regards,
Josephine Sarnelli, President
Historic Classical, Inc.

02/19/2021

Wilma Parker, a 1957 graduate of Classical High School, spent three years working on the 44 x 128” oil painting of the Naval Air Station located in Almeda, C...

02/09/2021

Merchandise for sale
12 Hoodies @ $35 ea
3 Small white, 2 XL white, 1 2XL white.
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50 blue Baseball caps @ $20 ea
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Classical Mugs @ $5 ea
Plenty available

50 Booklets -- Classical and Springfield, MA, A Photo History
@ $5 ea, includes postage

Contact Carol Costa at [email protected] or
[email protected]. Curbside pickup available. Shipping $5.

12/27/2020

Historic Classical Inc. Hosts Nationally Acclaimed Navy Artist

Springfield, MA – Historic Classical, Inc. will host a free online program on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Wilma Parker, a 1959 graduate of Classical High School, will speak on her Legacy Painting, Homecoming NAS Alameda. She spent three years working on the 44 x 128” oil painting of the Naval Air Station located in Alameda, California. Captain James Dodge had been charged with closure of the base. The work was commissioned by Captain Dodge, on behalf of the U.S. Navy to preserve the legacy and history of NAS Alameda.

Parker’s charge was to accurately portray all the planes from the WWII Doolittle raiders to present day, and in their correct approach positions. The painting includes the historic aircraft carrier Hornet on the left of the mural, up to the then new carrier Carl Vinson, that many had thought would never have a mission. But it was from the deck of the Carl Vinson that the body of Osama bin Laden was buried at sea in 2011.

A copy of the painting was framed and mounted through a grant provided by the Springfield Cultural Council. It is on display in the Historic Classical Museum, housed within the Classical Condominiums, 235 State Street, Springfield, MA. It will be unveiled during the program.

After Classical High School, Wilma Parker graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and the School of The Art Institute of Chicago. Her career led her from Springfield to Chicago to San Francisco, where she currently resides, and at least annually to the East and to Europe where she continues to develop her art. Currently, she works exclusively for the U.S. Navy and the Blues and Royals, the Household Calvary, Windsor Barracks in Great Britain.

Historic Classical, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the legacy of the former Classical High School. The mission of Historic Classical is to keep the history and memories of the former high school alive by inviting the public to events at the site of the old school, where Classical Condominiums now exists and a museum of memorabilia is housed.

The venue is available for free and limited to 100 registrants. For more information about receiving a link to the program, write [email protected] or call (413) 746-9067.