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
2023 Windows on the Square – Special Delivery for Santa
History Museum Book Club
Holiday Window Raffle- Special Delivery for Santa
“Special Delivery for Santa” Happy Holidays! This unique Mail Bag has smaller versions of our Holiday window display 2023. This Mail Bag and Friends is valued at $334 and you can have a chance to win this package by purchasing a raffle ticket.
This gift includes the following:
24-inch plush Jolly Santa by Jelly Cats a $114 value
16-inch Plush Toy Reindeer by Hansa a $60 value
(Looks just like our life-sized Route 66 Reindeer “Cruiser”)
17-inch Soft “Cozy Toes” Black Bear by Mary Meyer a $30 value
10-inch Wise Woodland Owl by Jelly Cats a $30 value
$100 History Museum on the Square Family Membership
(good for one year)
A copy of our 2023 Christmas Window Story “Special Delivery
for Santa” is included.
Courtesy of the History Museum on the Square
If you’re not able to visit the museum and want a chance to win, you can purchase them for $5/entry.
The winner will be drawn on Wednesday, December 20th. The winner will need to pick up the gift. It cannot be shipped.
Proceeds from this raffle support our educational programming and hands-on exhibits. The History Museum on the Square is a non-profit organization that depends on contributions to strengthen our community’s future by learning about our past and our culture.
Downtown Walking Tour
These tours will start again in the Spring 2024. If you are interested in scheduling a private tour for your group, call us for details.
Commercial Street Walking Tour
Join the History Museum as we explore the history of Commercial Street!
This tour is presented in partnership with the Commercial Club of Springfield, MO.
These walking tours will start again in the Spring of 2024. If you are interested in scheduling a private tour, call us for details.
Route 66 Bus Tours – Get on the Mother Road!
Tour Dates:
Check back in 2024 for new dates.
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.
The Route 66 Series – Year 3 Hotel/Motel
The Route 66 Series: Year 3 Hotel/Motel
Thank you Series Sponsor:
O’Reilly Automotive
MSU Libraries – Ozarks Studies Institute
History Museum on the Square is a 501c3 nonprofit organization; all donations are tax-deductible as prescribed by law.