Category Archives: Springfield History

And, my dear Friends, keep your Meetings, and ye will feel the Seed of God among you all, though never a word be spoken among you. And be faithful, that ye may answer that of God in every one. And … Continue reading →

The Museum of Old Domestic Life is one of the hidden treasures of High Point. It’s filled with everyday items from Quaker families who lived in Guilford and Randolph Counties in the 1800s. You’ll find hundreds of things from everyday … Continue reading →

Springfield Road named for Springfield Friends Meeting, founded in 1773, celebrating our 250th birthday in 2023! Archdale formerly known as Bush Hill, the city’s name was changed in honor of John Archdale (1642-1717) a Quaker who served as governor of … Continue reading →

The first Sunday Schools were started by Robert Raikes in England in 1780, seven years after the founding of Springfield Friends Meeting. Raikes felt sorry for the many “little miserable wretches” in England who worked six days a week. He … Continue reading →

Just outside the office entrance at Springfield is a large cast-iron bell. 20 inches in diameter, it weighs well over 165 pounds and stands on its own brick platform. Cast into the stand are the words, “C.S. Bell Co., Hillsboro, … Continue reading →

The History of the Picnic Shelter by Sandra Culler The original picnic shelter was built in 1956 with $500 donated by the John J. Blair class. The total cost was not to exceed $2,000. For many years, the front half … Continue reading →

The earliest marked grave at Springfield Many of the early graves in our cemetery are unmarked. Quakers of that period often felt that grave stones were an unnecessary vanity. The earliest marked stone reads, “John Braselton, March 1, 1781.” Tradition … Continue reading →

Where does the name Springfield come from? Springfield is a very common place name both in the United States and England. Popular culture says that there’s a Springfield in every state in the Union. In fact, there are only 34 … Continue reading →

Hannah Millikan Blair (1756-1852) was a member of Springfield Friends Meeting. She was born in Pennsylvania and moved to the Deep River area when she was a baby. She was married to Enos Blair, and they had a new baby … Continue reading →