From Cannons to the Calaboose: Join the Springfield Hidden History Hunt
August 24, 2020 — How do you stack up against the giant fork in Chesterfield Village? (Be sure to snap a selfie!)
What’s the story behind the helicopter at American Legion Post 639?
History is literally all around us, but sometimes it’s easy to overlook.
This fall, get outdoors with family or a friend and learn more about the hidden bits of history all over Springfield with our history hunt. The hunt goes from September through October.
How it works:
- Pick up a history hunt guide at the desk or drive-through of any branch or Mobile Library beginning Sept. 1. Use the guide to find and check off at least 6 of the 12 locations on the hunt.
- Once you’ve visited the locations, turn in the guide to your library or Mobile Library and receive an "I (heart) My Library" window cling.
- Also, if you snap a selfie at one of our spots on the hunt, be sure to share it with us by sending it to socialmedia@thelibrary.org. When you do, you’ll receive a green book bag with The Library logo. We’ll send instructions on where to pick it up.