Springfield Armory

Founded in 1777, Springfield Armory was America's first armory. For nearly two centuries, it supplied the U.S. Armed Forces with groundbreaking engineering and superior firearms. Today, Springfield Armory National Historic Site commemorates the critical role of the nation's first armory. It preserves and interprets the world's largest historic US military small arms collection, along with historic archives, buildings, and landscape. The site is a must-see for anyone interested in American history or military technology. Visitors can explore the armory's museum, which chronicles the evolution of small arms from the Revolutionary War to the present day. They can also take a self-guided tour of the buildings and grounds, which offer a unique glimpse into early American industrial architecture and engineering.