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.

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

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 ...

I recently read an article from The Republican about the land that once housed the Massachusetts Career Development Institute (MCDI). I am very familiar with the location, having grown up just around ...

Springfield stands at a pivotal moment in its history. For generations, our community has been defined by its resilience, creativity, and commitment to progress. From our roots as an industrial hub to ...

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 ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will present a series of free history walks and porch talks at Springfield historic sites this summer. “Walk, Hike and Bike History” returns with ...

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.

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, ...

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.