Looking for something fun for the whole family?
Join us August 29th from 10am to 3pm at the Springfield Armory National Historic Site for "Forging Freedom"- a full day of excitement, history and hands-on experiences!
Kids can become Junior Rangers, enjoy free ice cream and explore interactive exhibits. Families can experience re-enactments, see military vehicles up close, and even watch a Black Hawk helicopter land on the Armory Green!
Plus, enjoy a live concert from the US Army rock band "Rip Chord" from 4pm to 6pm!
Free!
August 29, 2026, from 10am-6pm.