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Explore Western Mass
07/01/2026
Ever wonder how people really talked during the American Revolution and early Republic?
Language evolves—and some words that once rolled off the tongue in everyday conversation now sound downright puzzling.
Think you can decode the past? Drop your guesses in the comments!
What do you think these historic words meant?
Slumgullion
Macaroni
Hornswoggle
Chuffy
Discover more words and ideas that shaped our nation in the special exhibition "Declaration of Innovation: Springfield’s Revolutionary Ideas," now on view .
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21 Edwards Street
Springfield, MA
01103
Opening Hours
| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 11am - 5pm |