In your backyard is one of the most historic and important military sites in the United States. A short walk along State Street, up the hill from downtown Springfield, will bring you to the ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Long before the mid-19th century founding of Smith & Wesson, the Springfield Armory enjoyed a worldwide reputation as a manufacturer of rifles since 1794. Springfield ...
George Washington authorized Springfield to be the site of the first national armory in 1794, manufacturing firearms for the United States military for 174 years. The armory will be the focus of a ...