The History Museum on the Square frequently hosts events for people of all ages. Join us for enriching learning experiences, interactive steps into the past, and exciting nights on the town. Don’t miss a moment of historic fun!
Sensory Friendly Saturdays
Haunted History Walking/Bus Tours
The History Museum on the Square is thrilled to announce the eagerly anticipated return of the Haunted History Walking/Bus Tours, an experience that unveils the history behind downtown’s haunts. These tours promise to captivate audiences of all ages, shedding light on true crime, alleged hauntings, and chilling stories that have become a part of Springfield’s folklore.
Haunted History Walking Tours
The Haunted Walking Tours this year will start at The Calaboose, Springfield Police Museum located 409 W McDaniel. FREE parking is available in the College Station Car Park at 316 S McDaniel. This year the highlight of the tours will be entering three downtown buildings and hearing the haunted stories inside. The three buildings include The Calaboose, Historic Fox Theatre and TaBak Co.
Date: Every Friday and Saturday night starting September 20th and ending Saturday, November 2nd.
Cost: Non-Members $25 & Members $20 – Non Refundable
Haunted History Bus Tours
Haunted History Bus Tours will start at the History Museum on the Square 154 Park Central Square. The Bus Tour includes downtown Springfield Commercial Street and Drury University, expanding on stories beyond the walking tour route.
Date: Friday, October 18th and Saturday, October 19th
Cost: Non-Members $40 & Members $35 – Non Refundable
Haunted History Tours are a yearly fundraiser for the History Museum on the Square. Tickets are non-refundable.
Thank you to our sponsors:
Springfield Regional Art Council BPJ Insurance Fisk Transportation
By reserving your spot, you have agreed to the Terms of Release. Terms of Release are attached for you and your minors to read and agree to. There will also be copies when you arrive for the tour. Haunted Release, Indem, HH, Photo Consent 2024.pdf
Celebrate Springfield – Discount Admission September 20 and 21, 2024
Life is better when you love the place you call home. Join many organizations in the Springfield area to Celebrate Springfield!
Saturday, September 21, or Sunday, September 22, 2024, while purchasing a general admission ticket to the museum, mention Celebrate Springfield, and your entire party will get general admission to the museum that day for $5.00.
Thanks to The Hatch Foundation
Democracy in Action Exhibit
Special exhibit on view September 25th, 2024 – January 5th, 2025
Explore Springfield’s civic history, from voting rights to activism. As part of the museum’s Civics on the Square program, students and lifelong learners explore citizenship, leadership, service, and legacy, fostering a deeper civic understanding and inspiring engagement.
General admission applies.
Thank you, Exhibit Sponsors:
Hahn DeBoef Government Relations
MU Extension
Civics on the Square programming and this exhibit is made possible by the Jeannette L. Musgrave Foundation’s Multi-Year Impact Grant for Student Citizenship and supported by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
Voting and Beyond: Panel Discussion and Civics Education Trunk Debut
October 5th, 2024 – 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
Join us for a panel discussion led by Dr. Marlin Barber and a sneak peak of the new Civics in Action education trunk at the Historic Fox Theatre!
Civic leaders from Missouri State University, Drury University, and the City of Springfield will discuss how we can engage students and foster civic engagement through education, exploring themes of leadership, citizenship, service, and legacy with students in the classroom and beyond.
Attendees will be the first to view the Civics in Action education trunk–a new resource for regional educators to use in the classroom when teaching about civics, democracy, government, and citizenship to students of all ages.
Made possible by the Jeannette L. Musgrave Foundation’s Multi-Year Impact Grant for Student Citizenship and support by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks
History Museum Book Club
History Museum on the Square strengthens our community’s future by learning about our past and our culture, so we started a historical fiction book club in January 2020.
We look forward to our next discussion!
Sharing Stories of the Crossroads – Hosted by John Sellars
Join John Sellars, Executive Director Emeritus of the History Museum on the Square and long-time lover of local history, every Tuesday at 4:00 pm on KICK 92.3 FM.
The program will focus on History Bits in Springfield, Local Headlines from a Century ago and a variety of guests to share local history and stories of the past.
Check out the link for past podcasts.