Black and white residents of Springfield lived together in harmony, declared The Rev. William N. DeBerry. He doubted the Ku Klux Klan would ever establish a presence in the city. It was February 1921.

Joe Perry Sr. was the first Black golfer to win the Springfield City Amateur Championship in 1953, and his legacy continues to inspire future generations of golfers in the Springfield area.

Johnny Lewis first encountered pizza while serving in the Marines as a cook during World War II. Lewis, known for his gift of gab, decided to pass the introduction along when he returned home to ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Springfield’s historical narrative traces back to the early 1800s, intricately weaving a collection of significant events that span two centuries. The Springfield Underground: what ...

"Sharing Stories of the Crossroads," a radio program created by The History Museum on the Square, featured an interview with Ron and Richard Ollis of Ollis Akers Arney Insurance & Business Advisors, a ...

When it comes to history, there are names and stories many people may never know — unless someone takes the time to preserve ...