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