From 1794 to 1968 the Springfield Armory was a center for the manufacture of U.S. Military small arms and the site of many important technological advances. The Armory site was selected by President George Washington as the most strategic place to build the arsenal. Due to its position atop the area's tallest hill, potential intruders could be seen from miles away. We invite you to browse this web site and learn more interesting facts about the Armory.
Visitors discover how each firearm operates and when it was used by the military.
Blank firing on the Armory grounds dramatically emphasizes how technological changes of firearms translates to pluses and minuses for soldiers in battle. Rain will cancel outdoor part of the program. This year we will celebrate the 225th anniversary of the American Revolution. Join military and civilian reenactors as they bring the Civil War to life on the Springfield Armory grounds. Experience blank-firing demonstrations of infantry muskets and artillery.