A new exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum puts the spotlight on Springfield history and the way its economy and social fabric were influenced for decades by one of America’s ...

Joe Perry Sr. was the first Black golfer to win the Springfield City Amateur Championship in 1953, and his legacy continues to inspire future generations of golfers in the Springfield area.

A new marker on the African-American Heritage Trail highlights Kentwood Hall's past as a segregated hotel that desegregated twice.

Black and white residents of Springfield lived together in harmony, declared The Rev. William N. DeBerry. He doubted the Ku Klux Klan would ever establish a presence in the city. It was February 1921.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield’s historical narrative traces back to the early 1800s, intricately weaving a collection of significant events that span two centuries. The Springfield Underground: what ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) and History Museum on the Square teamed up to create a new exhibit that is now on display at the airport. The exhibit, titled “History ...

From photos to ticket stubs, the Gillioz Theatre is collecting historic memorabilia to rebuild its archives before its 100th anniversary.

Summer in Springfield continues to show residents and visitors exactly why Illinois’s capital of 100,000 comes alive when the sun makes its long-awaited debut. The birthplace of the 16th president, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The History Museum on the Square is celebrating 50 years of sharing Springfield’s past and it continues with the return of Haunted History Walking and Bus Tours. The Haunted History ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The City of Springfield celebrated the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth with a flag-raising ceremony and a special musical concert. The Springfield Brethren Community ...