Springfield Armory National Historic Site

For nearly two centuries, the U.S. Armed Forces and American industry looked to Springfield Armory for innovative engineering and superior firearms. Springfield Armory National Historic Site commemorates the critical role of the nation’s first armory by preserving and interpreting the world's largest historic US military small arms collection, along with historic archives, buildings and landscape.

More information at nps.gov/spar

Photos

The Main Arsenal — **Springfield Armory National Historic Site**
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Three Park Volunteers, holding historic firearms, on the grounds of the Armory against a cloudy sky. — **Blank Firing Demostration**
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The tower of the Armory with the flag at full mast blowing in the wind on a cloudy day. — **Springfield Armory Clock Tower**
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A double musket rack holding 645 Springfield US Model 1861 rifle muskets. — **Organ of Muskets**
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The Springfield Armory Main Arsenal on a fall day, with blue skies and the flag at half staff. — **Springfield Main Arsenal on a Fall Day**
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Activities

Cultural Demonstrations, Guided Tours, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store