Historic Springfield Armory - National Parks Gallery
This illustration from 1850 shows the growth of Springfield Armory since its inception in 1794. The building in the foreground is the Main Arsenal building that acts as the Springfield Armory National Historic ... More
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site is located on what is today the Springfield Technical Community College campus in the Main Arsenal building originally constructed in 1850. The flag located on the top ... More
Historic Springfield Armory Museum
The Springfield Armory first started a museum in 1866. The location has changed throughout the years, but this tradition continues today with the incredible museum at Springfield Armory National Historic Site.
Park Rangers, National Parks gallery
Park Rangers can be found at the information desk in the park's visitor center and offer a variety of talks and tours.
Blanchard Lathe, National Parks gallery
In 1820 Thomas Blanchard created a system to more efficiently construct gun stocks. The Blanchard Lathe was the first step towards the concept of interchangeable parts that was perfected at the Springfield Armo... More
Springfield Armory Museum Colletion
The firearms on display in the Visitor Center are only a small fraction of the overall museum collection. The Springfield Armory National Historic Site collection storage is a state of the art facility that hou... More
Organ of Muskets - National Parks Gallery
The Organ of Muskets is a highlight of our museum. Named after a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the Organ of Muskets consists of 647 Model 1861 Rifle Muskets. This structure would have held 1100 muskets wh... More
Harpers Ferry Center - Springfield Armory
For nearly two centuries, the US Armed Forces and American industry looked to Springfield Armory for innovative engineering and superior firearms. Springfield Armory National Historic Site commemorates the crit... More
John Garand and the M1 - Public Domain image, National Parks Gallery
Springfield Armory was instrumental in the development of the renowned M1 Rifle in the lead up to World War Two. Springfield Armory employee John Garand is considered the father of the M1.
On To Victory Dance, Springfield Armory National Historic Site, 1943.
Exact date unknown but taken while employees prepare for the 1943 'On To Victory Dance'. Workers were the backbone of the armory and played a crucial role in the war effort. In order to keep up morale and creat... More
Helen Cathcart at the Stocking Shop, Springfield Armory National Histo...
Mechanization increased rifle production during WWII. Pictured: Cathcart is loading a gun stock into a machine which will automatically shape the gun stock. The person at this station became known as a 'stockin... More
Woman Ordnance Workers - National Parks Gallery
Another popular aspect of the history of Springfield Armory are the stories of the Woman Ordnance Workers, or WOWs, that worked at the Armory during World War Two. 40% of the staff during the war was made up of... More
Big Band Concert - National Parks Gallery
A number of Special Events are offered throughout the year including a Big Band Concert in July commemorating a similar Benny Goodman concert in 1943.
Springfield Armory National Hsitoric Site
Following the closure of the Springfield Armory in 1968, public action would drive congress to create Springfield Armory National Historic Site in the late 1970s. Now operated by the National Park Service, the ... More
Sorting bandanas, Springfield Armory National Historic Site, 2016.
Exact photo date unknown. These WOW (Women Ordnance Workers) are sorting and folding the iconic WOW bandanas worn by women employed in production during WWII. Not only did they serve as protective garments when... More
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Massachusetts
"*GPO: 1991--281-954/20168. Reprint 1990." Panel title. Includes location map, index to buildings, text, and ill. Text and ill. on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Massachusetts
"*GPO: 1997--417-648/40220. Reprint 1997." Panel title. Includes location map, index to buildings, text, and ill. Text and ill. on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Officer's Quarters 1 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Officer's Quarters 1 Public domain photograph of a historical landmark building in Britain, British architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior Public domain photograph of electrical equipment, power lines, engine, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Officer's Quarters 1 Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Visitor Center interior
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Massachusetts
"*GPO: 2007--320-358/00650. Reprint 2007." Title from panel. Includes location map, index to buildings, text, and ill. Text and ill. on verso. Available also through the Library of Congress Web site as a raster image.
Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Massachusetts
"*GPO: 2010--357-940/80509." Title from panel. Includes location map, text, and ill. (some col.). Text on history of Springfield Armory and ill. (some col.) on verso. Available also through the Library of Congr... More
Reenactors rempresenting American soldiers from the Revolution to mode...
Timeline of Reenactors, Armory Day, 2004
The 2nd Contintental Dragoons demonstrate mounted sword use at Springf...
2nd Continental Dragoons drill at Armory Day 2009 Public domain photograph of a national park, horse riding, rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Civil War-era artillery firing demonstration at Springfield Armory Nat...
Firing Demonstrations at Armory Day, 2010
A Civil War-era artillery unit prepares to fire at Springfield Armory ...
Firing Demonstration at Armory Day, 2010
Civil War-era infantry fire muskets in formation at Springfield Armory...
Musket Demonstration at Armory Day 2010
The 2nd Continental Dragoons maneuver on the parade grounds at Springf...
2nd Continental Dragoons at Armory Day, 2008 Public domain photograph of a national park, horse riding, rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
A lone horse soldier from the 2nd Continental Dragoons moves across th...
2nd Continental Dragoon at Armory Day, 2009 Public domain photograph of a national park, horse riding, rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Park Ranger Richard Colton speaks to visitors about weapons of the Kor...
Activities at Armory Day, 2008 Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
The 2nd Continental Dragoons drill on the parade ground at Springfield...
2nd Continental Dragoons on Foot at Armory Day 2009
Dancers at the annual Big Band Concert. Image (c) James Langone
Dancers at the annual Big Band Concert.
NPS Volunteers lead tours at Springfield Armory NHS
NPS Volunteers lead tours at Springfield Armory NHS
Ranger Richard Colton and a Demonstrator. Image (c) James Langone.
Ranger Richard Colton and a Demonstrator. Public domain photograph of educational activity, National Park rangers, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site naturalization ceremony. Public domain photograph related to US National Parks, Nature, conservation, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Commandant's House, National Parks gallery
The Commandants House, or Quarters One, is another highlight of Springfield Armory National Historic Site. Built by Commandant James Ripley in 1847, this house served as the home of the Commanding Officer of th... More
Sunrise at the park, Springfield Armory National Historic Site, 2016.
For two days in early March 1862, 26,000 soldiers battled for the fate of Missouri. Early in the Civil War, both Union and Confederate commanders recognized that the state of Missouri was key to controlling the... More
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
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Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Armory Square on Springfield Technical Community College grounds adjacent to the park
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Bringing out the big guns - Public Domain image, National Parks Galler...
Springfield Armory National Historic Site: Soldiers from Fort Devins check out historic armaments at the park.
Springfield Armory National Historic Site
Springfield Armory National Historic Site Public domain photograph by National Parks Administration, nature conservation, tourism, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description