Springfield Armory Museum
The Springfield Armory was established in 1777, at the request of George Washington and Henry Knox, to build weapons for the United States military. Another armory was established in Harper's Ferry Virginia. Harper's Ferry Armory was destroyed in the Civil War and was never rebuilt. The Springfield Armory was the major source of American weapons until it was closed in 1968.
This is the Main Arsenal building which houses the museum.
Springfield Armory Museum
The Springfield Armory was established in 1777, at the request of George Washington and Henry Knox, to build weapons for the United States military. Another armory was established in Harper's Ferry Virginia. Harper's Ferry Armory was destroyed in the Civil War and was never rebuilt. The Springfield Armory was the major source of American weapons until it was closed in 1968.
This is the Main Arsenal building which houses the museum.