Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Black and white residents of Springfield lived together in harmony, declared The Rev. William N. DeBerry. He doubted the Ku Klux ...
The Springfield-Branson National Airport donated three squares of its iconic carpet to the Springfield History Museum on ...
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — When it comes to history, there are names and stories many people may never know — unless someone takes the time to preserve them. That’s the mission of the African American ...
The Springfield museum at the entrance to Oak Ridge Cemetery has reopened after a 16-month hiatus. One of the museum's new exhibits was created by a former Hollywood set designer. The museum's board ...
On Feb. 26, during the centennial of Black History Month, Springfield's African-American Heritage Trail unveiled and dedicated its 11th marker adding local context to national history. The newest stop ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The third annual Keeper of the Dream Dinner was held in Springfield to celebrate Black History Month and honor the legacy of civil rights leaders. Keynote speaker Dr.