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"One of the Most Proper Spots in America"-The Continental Arsenal at Springfield during the Revolution
July 31, 2026 · Source: National Park Service
Come join us at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site to visit our special exhibit focusing on the pivotal role that Springfield played during the American Revolution! See a historic French cannon and French muskets and learn why George Washington and Henry Knox chose Springfield as the site for the Continental Army's arsenal from 1777-1794.
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