Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Black and white residents of Springfield lived together in harmony, declared The Rev. William N. DeBerry. He doubted the Ku Klux ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — When it comes to history, there are names and stories many people may never know — unless someone takes the time to preserve them. That’s the mission of the African American ...

The Springfield museum at the entrance to Oak Ridge Cemetery has reopened after a 16-month hiatus. One of the museum's new exhibits was created by a former Hollywood set designer. The museum's board ...

On Feb. 26, during the centennial of Black History Month, Springfield's African-American Heritage Trail unveiled and dedicated its 11th marker adding local context to national history. The newest stop ...

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 ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – When it comes to the City of Springfield, history can be found just about anywhere and that includes on the fairways of the city’s two municipal golf courses. Particularly, ...

After 16 months of being shuttered, the Springfield and Central Illinois African American History Museum held a grand reopening on Sept. 13, 2025.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The third annual Keeper of the Dream Dinner was held in Springfield to celebrate Black History Month and honor the legacy of civil rights leaders. Keynote speaker Dr.

The Library has recently been in the news for the new 500-seat Library Center Hatch Auditorium and the new 22,000-square-foot Republic Branch Library. Great things are also happening behind the scenes ...