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Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Guided Tours
 
Ranger-led tours begin at the Musuem information desk.

Springfield Armory NHS, US NPS

The grounds and museum contain places and objects that touch many aspects of United States history since the War of Independence when the site was first established.

Interpretive Tours, Saturdays and Sundays, 2pm*

Springfield Armory National Historic Site will offer interpretive tours each weekend day. Several tours await visitors, with locations and subjects varying according to weather and visitor preference. Explore the historic buildings and grounds on a Park Ranger-guided outdoor tour. On the indoor tour, a Park Ranger will detail a portion of the museum’s exhibits and the significant events surrounding them. Each of the specialized tours will highlight aspects of the Springfield Armory’s rich 174 year history. Participants will have the chance to learn new stories and little-known facts about the Armory and the City of Springfield, as well as the opportunity to receive the special attention available on these guided tours.

*On days with other special events, tours will be held at 11:00 am.

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Did You Know?
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Last Updated: September 18, 2009 at 13:36 EST