About Us
Our Philosophy
The approach of the Living Museum will be that while the McKnight District, as an expression of the cultural vitality associated with one of America's fastest-growing and most-affluent cities, and as the first of Springfield's 'Streetcar suburbs', set many precedents and has many stories to tell present and future generations, this is still a living community and home to hundreds of families and thousands of people. Therefore rather than just being a display about the past the Museum will also work to accommodate the needs of modern residents, and will work to allow for sustainable restoration and renovation to be carried out in ways that preserve the legacy represented by the Historic Architecture of the community.
The City of Homes
The City of Homes Living Museum is a unique opportunity to experience the history and culture of Springfield, Massachusetts. The tour begins at the Kibbe House, a historic home that was built in the 1850s. Visitors will learn about the history of the house and its residents, and they will also have the opportunity to see some of the original furnishings. The tour then continues to other historic homes in the McKnight National Register Historic District, including the Edward White House, the Charles A. Sprague House, and the George H. Lyman House. Visitors will learn about the architecture of these homes and the people who lived in them.The tour concludes with a visit to the Springfield Armory Historic Site, where visitors can learn about the history of the armory and its role in the American Industrial Revolution.
The City of Homes Living Museum is a great way to learn about the history of Springfield, Massachusetts. The tour is family-friendly and it is open to all ages. For more information, please take a look at our visitors page.