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SPRINGFIELD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Society operates the Historic Cannon Ball House as a museum and an educational historic site. Its headquarters are at the Cannon Ball House, located at 126 Morris Ave Springfield, NJ telephone 973 912 4464. The Society opens Cannon Ball House four times during the year and by appointment. Regular meetings of the Society are held at the Presbyterian Parish House at 37 Church Mall at 8:00PM. All are welcome!!!!
SPRINGFIELD GARDEN CLUB
The Garden Club was organized in 1990 to be an educational group devoted to horticultural education, town beautification and the care of our environment.
Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:15 p.m. except January and July at the First Presbyterian Church Parish House, 37 Church Mall, Springfield, P.O. Box 1372.
Education and a sharing of experiences are a part of all meetings, however, the club takes trips, visits gardens, accepts beautification projects and participates in Flower Shows and competitions.
President Faith Brancato
Vice President Vinnie DeGaetano
Secretary Florence Quinzel
Treasurer Eleanor Heimstadt
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SPRINGFIELD HISTORIC CANNON BALL HOUSE. (Listed on State and National Registers of Historic Places)
Built circa (about) 1741 and served as a farmhouse at the time of the Revolutionary War.
During the Battle of Springfield (June 23, 1780) the British used it as a hospital. This fact saved it from being set afire by the retreating British who were repulsed by brave Minutemen and Regulars. It was one of only three buildings left standing when all others including the Presbyterian Church where Rev James Caldwell had taken Watts hymnbooks for rifle wadding, were set on fire. Caldwell was hunted by the British. When he spoke at the Springfield church it was said, he placed two loaded pistols on the pulpit just in case the British came.
In later years the house became a tavern to serve travelers on Morris (Ave) Turnpike. The farmland was later sold off, and it served then as a private residence. The property Was acquired by the Springfield Historical Society in 1955. It has become known as The Cannon Ball House because a cannonball was found on the west side embedded in a beam. This cannonball is on display. The Cannon Ball House is open by appointment and on four special occasions during the year. For information, please call 973 912 4464. The Cannon Ball House has five revolutionary era rooms, some Civil War items, early tools, a Battle diorama and a colonial garden. It has just been (1998) renovated to its original appearance and color.
Women for Women of Union County Providing Support & Empowerment to Women & Their Families Since 1984.
Springfield American Legion Post 228