Springfield Art and Historical Society

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Springfield Art and Historical Society We are a museum located in historic North Springfield, Vermont. Our collections include Springfield history spanning more than 260 years.

Come down and visit us on Saturdays 1-4pm! Email for the President: [email protected] The Springfield Art and Historical Society is a museum and art gallery featuring portraits by 19th-century artists including Horace Bundy, Ashael Powers, and Aaron Dean Fletcher; early pewter; Bennington pottery; as well as a large collection of dolls and toys made in local factories. In addition to these permanent exhibits, we rotate exhibits by local and regional artists and exhibits focusing on various aspects of local history. We are located in the Cota & Cota building on Rte. 106 in North Springfield--look for our big white sign under the Cota & Cota sign. Open Saturdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm

Also our monthly programs will begin in January and will be held the third Saturday of the month. The first program will be Saturday, Jan 16th, at 2 pm entitled "The Pictures in your 2016 SAHS Calendar." Be sure to bring your calendar to hear about the various photos. We may also add some additional photos as well.

Please see more information about our joint museum at https://www.springfieldartandhistorical.org/Look under the museum ...
10/12/2026

Please see more information about our joint museum at https://www.springfieldartandhistorical.org/

Look under the museum tab for information on the exhibits and schedule for October and November.

The Springfield Art & Historical Society exists to promote an appreciation of Springfield’s history.

10/12/2026

Join Us for the Springfield Art and Historical Society Annual Meeting!
The Springfield Art and Historical Society warmly invites members and the community to our Annual Meeting. Come learn about our exciting progress, connect with fellow history enthusiasts, and help shape our future as we elect several new Board members.

Date: Saturday, October 17th

Time: Business Meeting at 1:00 PM | Presentation at 2:00 PM

Location: The Great Hall, 100 River Street (Home of our new museum, the Springfield Museum of History and Telescope Making)

Following our business meeting and board elections, guest author Michelle Sherburne will deliver a special presentation beginning at 2:00 PM.

Light refreshments will be served, and all are welcome to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

09/30/2026

The Springfield History & Telescope Making Museum located in the Great Hall, will be having open hours on select Saturdays in 2026. The next open Saturday will be October 10th from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The entrance is located through the Pearl Street parking lot.

09/23/2026

Please note that on this Thursday, September 24th the Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. instead of our normal 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. This change is only for this Thursday. Thank you.

09/17/2026

Springfield History & Telescope Making Museum at Great Hall will be open for visitors from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays through October 8th. It will also be open 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm on Saturday September 26th and October 10th. We are working on the schedule for open hours beyond October 10th.

Come down and take a look at the fascinating exhibits on display from the Springfield Art and Historical Society and the Springfield Telescope Makers.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to our Grand Opening today! It was a great event. Special thanks for Spri...
08/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to our Grand Opening today!

It was a great event. Special thanks for Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce, Springfield On The Move, Springfield Telescope Makers, Senator Joe Major, Senator Becca White, Representative Alice Emmons, Representative Kristi Morris.

Also huge thank to the SAHS Board of Trustees for their faith in this important change in our history.

08/07/2026

Join us for the Grand Opening of the Springfield Museum of History and Telescope Making on Saturday, August 8, at 2:00 PM!

Discover Springfield's remarkable story through all-new exhibits celebrating our community's rich history, innovation, and craftsmanship. Explore fascinating displays highlighting Springfield's industrial heritage alongside the world-renowned tradition of telescope making that has inspired generations of amateur astronomers. Whether you're a lifelong resident, history enthusiast, science lover, or first-time visitor, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Come celebrate this exciting new chapter in preserving and sharing Springfield's unique legacy.

Grand Opening Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 8
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: 62 Pearl Street, Springfield, VT

We look forward to welcoming you to the Springfield Museum of History and Telescope Making!

07/29/2026

Hey everyone!

Just a quick reminder that the Springfield Art and Historical Society has partnered with Springfield Telescope Makers for their grand opening on August 8 at 2 PM! 🎉

The event will take place inside 100 River St.

The space is looking fantastic, and it’s a great opportunity to check out the exciting exhibits.

Hope to see you all there!

**Updating for clarification!! The SAHS is not relocating. We are staying at our North Springfield location. We are curr...
07/13/2026

**Updating for clarification!! The SAHS is not relocating. We are staying at our North Springfield location. We are currently working on a joint exhibition with the Springfield Telescope Makers in a shared space at the old Fellow Gear Shaper building to showcase Springfield history.**

Some sneak peak pictures of the new museum; Springfield Museum of History and Telescope Making. Opening August 8 2026 at 2 PM

Address

65 Route 106
North Springfield, VT
05150

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(802) 886-7935

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