When it comes to history, there are names and stories many people may never know — unless someone takes the time to preserve ...

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.

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.

The Springfield History Museum has announced its fourth annual Fright at the Museum, a haunted house fundraiser that blends thrills, chills, and local history. This year’s theme, Screamfield’s ...

The Springfield museum at the entrance to Oak Ridge Cemetery has reopened after a 16-month hiatus. One of the museum's new exhibits was created by a former Hollywood set designer. The museum's board ...

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 ...

After 16 months of being shuttered, the Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum held a grand reopening on Sept. 13, 2025.

The Library has recently been in the news for the new 500-seat Library Center Hatch Auditorium and the new 22,000-square-foot Republic Branch Library. Great things are also happening behind the scenes ...