Springfield Preservation Trust

Trust Mission

The mission of the Springfield Preservation Trust is to preserve and protect properties in Springfield, Massachusetts which have architectural, historic, educational, or general cultural significance for public edification and enjoyment.

Trust History

In 1972 a group of concerned Springfield residents created the Springfield Preservation Trust as a reaction to the destruction of historic buildings. the Springfield Preservation Trust purchased key properties to preserve and encouraged others to do the same. In time the situation stabilized and the Springfield Preservation Trust was able to shift its focus to helping residents learn about preserving and maintaining their historic properties. In more recent years the Springfield Preservation Trust has been known for its annual tour of homes and gardens. As the only non-profit/non-government advocate group for historic preservation in Springfield, the Springfield Preservation Trust will continue to be the voice of preservation into the future.

Upcoming (2)

Walking Tour: Valentine Mansion & the Ames/Crescent Hill Historict District primary image

Walking Tour: Valentine Mansion & the Ames/Crescent Hill Historict District

Sat, May 11 • 10:30 AM

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2024 Preservation Awards primary image

2024 Preservation Awards

Tue, May 14 • 7:00 PM

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Walking Tour: Valentine Mansion & the Ames/Crescent Hill Historict District primary image

Walking Tour: Valentine Mansion & the Ames/Crescent Hill Historict District

Sat, May 11 • 10:30 AM

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2024 Preservation Awards primary image

2024 Preservation Awards

Tue, May 14 • 7:00 PM

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Past (14)

Forest Park Photography Walking Tour primary image

Forest Park Photography Walking Tour

Sat, Apr 13 • 10:30 AM

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Nurturing Minds: A History of Women's Education & Institutions, Springfield primary image

Nurturing Minds: A History of Women's Education & Institutions, Springfield

Thu, Mar 14 • 7:00 PM EDT

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The Legacy of Primus Mason: Revised (Black History in Springfield) primary image

The Legacy of Primus Mason: Revised (Black History in Springfield)

Thu, Feb 22 • 7:00 PM EST

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For the Love of the City—A Valentine Affair primary image

For the Love of the City—A Valentine Affair

Sun, Feb 4 • 1:00 PM

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Built in Springfield: Colonial Houses from Springfield’s Original Borders primary image

Built in Springfield: Colonial Houses from Springfield’s Original Borders

Thu, Jan 18 • 7:00 PM EST

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Preservation Awards 2023 primary image

Preservation Awards 2023

Tue, Nov 14 • 7:00 PM

Free

Springfield Cemetery Architecture & Symbolism Tour primary image

Springfield Cemetery Architecture & Symbolism Tour

Sat, Oct 28 • 1:00 PM

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"Voices from the Grave" Cemetery Tour primary image

"Voices from the Grave" Cemetery Tour

Sun, Oct 15 • 1:00 PM

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Wesson Hospitals & Six Corners Neighborhood | Second Saturday Walking Tour primary image

Wesson Hospitals & Six Corners Neighborhood | Second Saturday Walking Tour

Sat, Oct 14 • 10:30 AM

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Forest Park Heights Historic District: Second Saturday Walking Tour primary image

Forest Park Heights Historic District: Second Saturday Walking Tour

Sat, Sep 9 • 10:30 AM

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Springfield Preservation Trust at the Mattoon Street Arts Festival primary image

Springfield Preservation Trust at the Mattoon Street Arts Festival

Sat, Sep 9 • 10:00 AM

Free

Annual Historic House Garden Party Fundraiser primary image

Annual Historic House Garden Party Fundraiser

Sun, Aug 20 • 1:00 PM

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Forest Park Photography Walking Tour primary image

Forest Park Photography Walking Tour

Sat, Apr 13 • 10:30 AM

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Nurturing Minds: A History of Women's Education & Institutions, Springfield primary image

Nurturing Minds: A History of Women's Education & Institutions, Springfield

Thu, Mar 14 • 7:00 PM EDT

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The Legacy of Primus Mason: Revised (Black History in Springfield) primary image

The Legacy of Primus Mason: Revised (Black History in Springfield)

Thu, Feb 22 • 7:00 PM EST

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For the Love of the City—A Valentine Affair primary image

For the Love of the City—A Valentine Affair

Sun, Feb 4 • 1:00 PM

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Built in Springfield: Colonial Houses from Springfield’s Original Borders primary image

Built in Springfield: Colonial Houses from Springfield’s Original Borders

Thu, Jan 18 • 7:00 PM EST

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Preservation Awards 2023 primary image

Preservation Awards 2023

Tue, Nov 14 • 7:00 PM

Free

Springfield Cemetery Architecture & Symbolism Tour primary image

Springfield Cemetery Architecture & Symbolism Tour

Sat, Oct 28 • 1:00 PM

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"Voices from the Grave" Cemetery Tour primary image

"Voices from the Grave" Cemetery Tour

Sun, Oct 15 • 1:00 PM

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Wesson Hospitals & Six Corners Neighborhood | Second Saturday Walking Tour primary image

Wesson Hospitals & Six Corners Neighborhood | Second Saturday Walking Tour

Sat, Oct 14 • 10:30 AM

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Forest Park Heights Historic District: Second Saturday Walking Tour primary image

Forest Park Heights Historic District: Second Saturday Walking Tour

Sat, Sep 9 • 10:30 AM

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Springfield Preservation Trust at the Mattoon Street Arts Festival primary image

Springfield Preservation Trust at the Mattoon Street Arts Festival

Sat, Sep 9 • 10:00 AM

Free

Annual Historic House Garden Party Fundraiser primary image

Annual Historic House Garden Party Fundraiser

Sun, Aug 20 • 1:00 PM

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Trust Mission

The mission of the Springfield Preservation Trust is to preserve and protect properties in Springfield, Massachusetts which have architectural, historic, educational, or general cultural significance for public edification and enjoyment.

Trust History

In 1972 a group of concerned Springfield residents created the Springfield Preservation Trust as a reaction to the destruction of historic buildings. the Springfield Preservation Trust purchased key properties to preserve and encouraged others to do the same. In time the situation stabilized and the Springfield Preservation Trust was able to shift its focus to helping residents learn about preserving and maintaining their historic properties. In more recent years the Springfield Preservation Trust has been known for its annual tour of homes and gardens. As the only non-profit/non-government advocate group for historic preservation in Springfield, the Springfield Preservation Trust will continue to be the voice of preservation into the future.

Events

Walking Tour: Valentine Mansion & the Ames/Crescent Hill Historict District primary image

Walking Tour: Valentine Mansion & the Ames/Crescent Hill Historict District

Sat, May 11 • 10:30 AM

Check ticket price on event

2024 Preservation Awards primary image

2024 Preservation Awards

Tue, May 14 • 7:00 PM

Check ticket price on event

Walking Tour: Valentine Mansion & the Ames/Crescent Hill Historict District primary image

Walking Tour: Valentine Mansion & the Ames/Crescent Hill Historict District

Sat, May 11 • 10:30 AM

Check ticket price on event

2024 Preservation Awards primary image

2024 Preservation Awards

Tue, May 14 • 7:00 PM

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Forest Park Photography Walking Tour primary image

Forest Park Photography Walking Tour

Sat, Apr 13 • 10:30 AM

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Nurturing Minds: A History of Women's Education & Institutions, Springfield primary image

Nurturing Minds: A History of Women's Education & Institutions, Springfield

Thu, Mar 14 • 7:00 PM EDT

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The Legacy of Primus Mason: Revised (Black History in Springfield) primary image

The Legacy of Primus Mason: Revised (Black History in Springfield)

Thu, Feb 22 • 7:00 PM EST

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For the Love of the City—A Valentine Affair primary image

For the Love of the City—A Valentine Affair

Sun, Feb 4 • 1:00 PM

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Built in Springfield: Colonial Houses from Springfield’s Original Borders primary image

Built in Springfield: Colonial Houses from Springfield’s Original Borders

Thu, Jan 18 • 7:00 PM EST

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Preservation Awards 2023 primary image

Preservation Awards 2023

Tue, Nov 14 • 7:00 PM

Free

Springfield Cemetery Architecture & Symbolism Tour primary image

Springfield Cemetery Architecture & Symbolism Tour

Sat, Oct 28 • 1:00 PM

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"Voices from the Grave" Cemetery Tour primary image

"Voices from the Grave" Cemetery Tour

Sun, Oct 15 • 1:00 PM

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Wesson Hospitals & Six Corners Neighborhood | Second Saturday Walking Tour primary image

Wesson Hospitals & Six Corners Neighborhood | Second Saturday Walking Tour

Sat, Oct 14 • 10:30 AM

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Forest Park Heights Historic District: Second Saturday Walking Tour primary image

Forest Park Heights Historic District: Second Saturday Walking Tour

Sat, Sep 9 • 10:30 AM

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Springfield Preservation Trust at the Mattoon Street Arts Festival primary image

Springfield Preservation Trust at the Mattoon Street Arts Festival

Sat, Sep 9 • 10:00 AM

Free

Annual Historic House Garden Party Fundraiser primary image

Annual Historic House Garden Party Fundraiser

Sun, Aug 20 • 1:00 PM

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Forest Park Photography Walking Tour primary image

Forest Park Photography Walking Tour

Sat, Apr 13 • 10:30 AM

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Nurturing Minds: A History of Women's Education & Institutions, Springfield primary image

Nurturing Minds: A History of Women's Education & Institutions, Springfield

Thu, Mar 14 • 7:00 PM EDT

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The Legacy of Primus Mason: Revised (Black History in Springfield) primary image

The Legacy of Primus Mason: Revised (Black History in Springfield)

Thu, Feb 22 • 7:00 PM EST

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For the Love of the City—A Valentine Affair primary image

For the Love of the City—A Valentine Affair

Sun, Feb 4 • 1:00 PM

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Built in Springfield: Colonial Houses from Springfield’s Original Borders primary image

Built in Springfield: Colonial Houses from Springfield’s Original Borders

Thu, Jan 18 • 7:00 PM EST

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Preservation Awards 2023 primary image

Preservation Awards 2023

Tue, Nov 14 • 7:00 PM

Free

Springfield Cemetery Architecture & Symbolism Tour primary image

Springfield Cemetery Architecture & Symbolism Tour

Sat, Oct 28 • 1:00 PM

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"Voices from the Grave" Cemetery Tour primary image

"Voices from the Grave" Cemetery Tour

Sun, Oct 15 • 1:00 PM

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Wesson Hospitals & Six Corners Neighborhood | Second Saturday Walking Tour primary image

Wesson Hospitals & Six Corners Neighborhood | Second Saturday Walking Tour

Sat, Oct 14 • 10:30 AM

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Forest Park Heights Historic District: Second Saturday Walking Tour primary image

Forest Park Heights Historic District: Second Saturday Walking Tour

Sat, Sep 9 • 10:30 AM

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Springfield Preservation Trust at the Mattoon Street Arts Festival primary image

Springfield Preservation Trust at the Mattoon Street Arts Festival

Sat, Sep 9 • 10:00 AM

Free

Annual Historic House Garden Party Fundraiser primary image

Annual Historic House Garden Party Fundraiser

Sun, Aug 20 • 1:00 PM

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