Walk around the Armory Grounds

During the American Revolution Springfield Armory was established as an Arsenal, or a place to store and distribute weapons. In 1794, under George Washington, Springfield Armory transitioned from an arsenal to an armory, and production of firearms began. Since 1794, the grounds of the Armory have undergone numerous changes including the addition and demolition of buildings and numerous landscaping designs. As you walk around Armory Square, learn about the history of some of the buildings and of the people who lived and worked here. Scattered through the grounds are wayside signs that detail the history of specific buildings including the Main Arsenal, the Administrative Buildings, and Quarters 1. How has the Armory changed over time? Can you hear the sounds of the workers milling around? The horses was they pass you by hauling wagons of firearm parts to the Armory for assembly? Do you hear the sounds of the Mill Shops in the background? Take a trip back in time and visit the Armory when it was was producing firearms and learn about the site that shaped the City of Springfield and the United States.