EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND PRESERVING THE JOSIAH DAY HOUSE
The Josiah Day House is the oldest known surviving saltbox brick house in America. Built in 1754 by Josiah Day, the house is located on Park Street in West Springfield, MA. It was lived in by the Day Family until 1903, when the last Four Day sisters sold the house to the newly formed Ramapogue Historical Society.
The RHS was formed to care for the Josiah Day House, with it's mission to preserve the Josiah Day House. In our efforts to preserve the house and keep it running as a museum, we host events to educate the community, bring in donations, and keep West Springfield's history alive.
The RHS was formed to care for the Josiah Day House, with it's mission to preserve the Josiah Day House. In our efforts to preserve the house and keep it running as a museum, we host events to educate the community, bring in donations, and keep West Springfield's history alive.
aNNUAL EVENTS
- Strawberry Social: Held annually each June, the Strawberry Social is sponsored by Teddy Bear Pools and Spas and Gooseberry Farms. It is $5.00 per person to enter.
- Spring Lecture: Held annually each May, the Spring Lecture functions as an annual meeting of the Society and hosts a speaker for the public to listen to.
- Fall Lecture: Although not an annual meeting of the Society, the Fall Lecture hosts a speaker for the event to listen to.
VISITING THE DAY HOUSE
Unless you are visiting the Josiah Day House during a public event, appointments are required to visit the Josiah Day House. They are $3.00 per person. To book a tour, please email ramapoguehistoricalsociety@gmail.com with the amount of people, and the date and time you were looking for. The house is typically open for tours from late April to early November.
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