http://www.nps.gov/spar News releases from Springfield Armory National Historic Site. en-us http://www.nps.gov/spar/parknews/armory-day-2013.htm Tue, 28 May 2013 11:31:10 EST Armory Day 2013 at Springfield Armory NHS will commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. After a year hiatus, blank firing demonstrations are on the schedule again. Mark the date of Saturday, June 22 from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm. Visitors of all ages will be dazzled by the blank firing of Civil War cannon and rifles, a spectacular performance of Civil War music and dances, and enjoy conversing with Civil War infantry groups. Food vendors will be available. Shuttle service will be available at convenient locations. All events are free. RAIN CANCELS. http://www.nps.gov/spar/parknews/a-cinematic-salute.htm Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:22:32 EST For well over the past century perhaps the single best and most common way to depict wars in the history of the United States has been through film. “A Cinematic Salute – America Goes to War” is scheduled on the second Wednesday of every other month beginning February 13, 2013. Feature films and documentaries will be presented in the Armory Museum theatre at 7pm and are free of charge.