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SUMMARY:The Most Proper Spot in America: The Continental Arsenal at Springfield presented by the Springfield Armory National Historic Site
DESCRIPTION:\n\nJoin us for an evening of Revolutionary War history as we 
 continue to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Alex 
 MacKenzie of the Springfield Armory will bring to life the importance of 
 our local area in contributing support to the war. Following the creation 
 of the Continental Army in 1775\, General George Washington and his 
 lieutenants organized a system of supply and logistics to support the 
 fledgling American military as it fought for independence. Brigadier 
 General Henry Knox\, Chief of Artillery\, personally sited a military 
 supply depot at Springfield\, Massachusetts early in 1777. Hundreds of 
 enlisted tradesmen poured into town to begin building\, repairing\, 
 maintaining and shipping all sorts of military supplies\, and Springfield 
 was quickly bustling with activity throughout the American Revolution. Join 
 Springfield Armory NHS Curator Alex MacKenzie as he reveals the hidden 
 stories of the Continental Arsenal at Springfield and the contributions of 
 the region to American independence.\n\n \n\nPresenter Alex MacKenzie is a 
 museum professional\, author\, and historian specializing in U.S. military 
 history\, with a focus on small arms development\, logistics and supply. He 
 has authored numerous articles and publications on the technical and 
 industrial history of small arms centered on the Springfield Armory 
 (1777-1968) and is a leading authority on the management and care of 
 historic firearms and ammunition in museum collections. He serves as 
 Curator of Collections at Springfield Armory National Historic Site. If you 
 love U.S. history\, be sure to register for this event!\n\n
LOCATION:Judith Clini Community Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristen Frost":MAILTO:kfrost@agawamlibrary.org
CATEGORIES:Adult Events
CONTACT;CN="Kristen Frost":MAILTO:kfrost@agawamlibrary.org
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