A gathering at the Agawam Historical Association honored the rich history of western Massachusetts in anticipation of the United States’ 250th birthday.

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Armory National Historic Site is marking 50 years as a National Park Service site with a free community festival on Saturday, Aug. 16. “The idea is to celebrate our role ...

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Armory National Historic Site recently announced a community-wide celebration to mark the launch of a yearlong series of commemorations of the 250th anniversary of the ...

This year marks the 250th anniversary of the United States’ independence, with various free celebrations planned across ...

SPRINGFIELD — A rare antique rifle, one of only four of its kind manufactured at the Springfield Armory, is back in the hands of the U.S. government, according to court documents unsealed this week.

The historic National Guard Armory in Springfield is one step closer to a major makeover that would bring a food hall, ...