Our City is a Work of Art! Join us to celebrate Springfield's distinct architecture and history with our seventh annual Summer Walking Tour Series. History, design, and local professionals guide each tour, which last one and a half to two hours. Tickets are $8 General/$5 Members/$3 Youth. Not a member, join today and save on your tickets!

College Hill • Wednesday, August 4 at 6 pm • Guided by Erik Lindsjo       
Bordering Wittenberg University, this proposed historic district is one of Ohio's best kept secrets. Springfield's three great architects, Charles A. Cregar, Robert C. Gotwald, and William K. Shilling, all called College Hill home. Join us and discover the fascinating story of this historic north end neighborhood. Meet at the main entrance to the University at the corner of Ward and Wittenberg. Presented by Rob Baker and Mary Jo Groves. Rain date Wednesday, August 11 at 6 pm.

Liberty District • Saturday, August 7 at 10 am • Guided by Rod Burch     NEW TOUR
From the 1870s to 1980s, the Liberty District was a vibrant African American neighborhood filled with schools, churches, theaters, and locally owned businesses. Join us to discover this neighborhood's remarkable and, at times, tumultuous history, including stories of Civil Rights leaders Hattie Moseley and Dorothy Bacon, boxer Davey Moore, and the fight for Fulton School. Meet outside 823 South Yellow Springs Street. Presented by Kevin Rose and Marta Wojcik. Rain date Sunday, August 8 at 1 pm.

Hills and Dales by Mail • Saturday, August 21 10 am • Guided by Sarah Kiss Shivler     NEW TOUR
Between 1906 and the mid-1940s, hundreds of Springfielders ordered their homes through the mail from companies like Sears, Roebuck & Co., Montgomery Ward, and Aladdin. Join us to explore the Hills and Dales neighborhood, which boasts one of Springfield's best collections of catalog houses from the 1920s through 1940s. Meet at the corner of St. Paris Road and Snowhill Boulevard. Presented by Cindy and Frank Catanzaro. Rain date Sunday, August 22 at 1 pm.

Historic East High: Westcott Era • Saturday, August 28 at 10 am • Guided by Kevin Rose     RESCHEDULED FROM JULY
Building on Springfield’s 19th century industrial success, a new generation of entrepreneurs refocused and reinvigorated the local economy well into the 20th century, making this community an exciting and vibrant place to live. Hear the stories of the people whose spirit of innovation and civic responsibility contributed to Springfield’s growth and national prestige. Meet outside the Greek Orthodox Church at 1127 East High Street. Presented by John and Jill Landess. Rain date Sunday, August 29 at 1 pm.