Jim Betts, the chief engineer at the Springfield museum, spent several decades in Hollywood working on set designs at three major studios.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - A ceremonial groundbreaking is scheduled for Tuesday for an iconic Springfield landmark that’s undergoing significant upgrades. Historic City Hall is well over a century old ...

As someone who attended Salem State University and experienced downtown Salem in all its glory, I can tell when a witch-themed attraction is either a worthy presence in the community or a nonsensical ...

Springfield’s oldest standing home has hit the market and it could be yours for a hefty price. The historic Italianate-style home at 1260 East Walnut Street was built in 1869, and has a direct link to ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The City of Springfield celebrated the 160th anniversary of Juneteenth with a flag-raising ceremony and a special musical concert. The Springfield Brethren Community ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) and History Museum on the Square teamed up to create a new exhibit that is now on display at the airport. The exhibit, titled “History ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The History Museum on the Square is celebrating 50 years of sharing Springfield’s past and it continues with the return of Haunted History Walking and Bus Tours. The Haunted History ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will present a series of free history walks and porch talks at Springfield historic sites this summer. “Walk, Hike and Bike History” returns with ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - The Fox Theatre in downtown Springfield is now under new management. Leaders with the Gillioz Theater are taking over daily operations. The History Museum on the Square owns ...

Summer in Springfield continues to show residents and visitors exactly why Illinois’s capital of 100,000 comes alive when the sun makes its long-awaited debut. The birthplace of the 16th president, ...