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THE FIRST AND LAST NATIONAL ARMORY
Springfield Armory National Historic Site was established to commemorate the critical role Springfield Armory played in the nation's military and industrial history. The site is home to one of the world's largest historic firearm collections which, along with historic structures and landscapes, form the core of the cultural and natural resources preserved and interpreted for public benefit.
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History
First created as a military storage depot in 1777, Springfield Armory was authorized by President Washington to manufacture small arms for the nation's defense in 1794. Throughout its 174-year operation, Armory arms influenced battlefield tactics and wartime strategy in all major conflicts throughout U.S. history, while Armory inventions and industrial processes revolutionized American manufacturing and helped launch the Industrial Revolution.
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Collections
The museum collections, which was started as a technical reference collection around the time of the Civil War, highlights many examples of US military small arms, including muskets, rifles, pistols, machine guns, edged weapons, and production machinery. View the cases and look at a rare 14th Century hand-cannon, a modern Vulcan 20mm Gatling Gun, or see the revolutionary 1822 Blanchard stockmaking lathe.
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Guided Tours
Ranger-guided tours are offered daily. Learn details about Springfield Armory history, including stories of workers, the evolution of firearms, inventors and inventions, the Armory and the growth of Springfield, and much more! Group tours are also available by appointment.
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History Resources
Forgeofinnovation.org tells the story of the historic Springfield Armory and its vital contributions to American invention and industry. The website provides primary source documents, images and oral histories from the Archives of Springfield Armory National Historic Site along with historical narrative, interactive activities and curricula written by teachers from the Western Massachusetts region.
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Write to
Springfield Armory NHS
One Armory Square, Suite 2
Springfield, Massachusetts 01105-1299
Phone
Visitor Information
(413) 734-8551
Fax
(413) 747-8062
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Last Updated: January 24, 2012 at 11:13 MST |
