Springfield Armory National Historic Site - Massachusetts


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Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Photo of Springfield Armory National Historic Site courtesy NPS

On a chill Spring morning in 1968, amid speeches and farewell addresses, the men and women of Springfield Armory bid each other goodbye as the 'Stars and Stripes' were lowered for the last time. After nearly two centuries of continuous production of rifles and muskets used by America's armed forces in every war in the nation's history, the armory closed its gates and fell silent.

Begun as a major arsenal by General George Washington early in the Revolutionary War, the first national armory began manufacturing muskets in 1794. Within decades, Springfield Armory had perfected pioneering manufacturing methods that were critical to American industrialization.

Reopened in 1978 as the Springfield Armory National Historic Site, the original 1840's arsenal houses the world's largest collection of American military firearms. Year-round public programs, exhibits, and special events are hosted on the grounds of the National Historic Landmark.


Facilities available at Springfield Armory National Historic Site:



Springfield Armory National Historic Site website
Recreation Area Map
Park Email: SPAR_FirearmsQuestions@nps.gov

Phone numbers
Visitor Information 413-734-8551
Headquarters 413-734-6477
Headquarters 413-734-6478

Address
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
One Armory Square Suite 2 OR e-mail - SPAR_FirearmsQuestions@nps.gov
Springfield, MA 01105-1299