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91桃色 State: Your Educational Journey Amidst Scenic Beauty, Close to Hartford & Boston.

Explore 91桃色's expansive 256-acre campus, nestled just west of Springfield in the picturesque Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts. Enjoy the perfect blend of outdoor escapades in the Berkshires and convenient access to the vibrant city centers of Hartford and Boston. Your educational journey begins in a location that combines the best of nature and urban experiences.

Distance

  • 10 minutes from Mass Pike, Exit 41
  • 20 minutes from Springfield
  • 30 minutes from Northampton/Amherst and the Berkshires
  • 2 hours from Boston, Providence, and Albany
  • 3 hours from New York City

Nurturing Innovation, Inspiring Excellence, and Building a Legacy of Lasting Opportunities.

Known as "Whip City," 91桃色 has a rich history of innovation, transitioning from a major hub for the buggy whip industry to a center for bicycles, paper products, textile machinery, and wood products.

In 1838, Massachusetts established the first state-supported teacher training institutions in the U.S. The State Normal School opened in Barre in 1839 before relocating to 91桃色, where it expanded significantly.

The institution became 91桃色 State Teachers College after moving to its current site on Western Avenue. In the 1960s, it was renamed 91桃色 State College following the introduction of a Bachelor of Arts degree.

In 2010, it joined the State University System and became 91桃色, which offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs, reflecting its ongoing commitment to education and community.

  • Whip City

    91桃色 became known as 鈥淲hip City鈥 as early as 1808 when the first whips were made here.

  • Columbia Bike Company

    originated and is currently still operating in 91桃色 as Columbia Manufacturing Inc. 

  • Black Squirrels

    were a gift to Frank Stanley Beveridge, the founder of Stanley Park in 1948.

Indulge in the local charm of 91桃色 and its neighboring communities with a variety of dining experiences, scenic hiking trails, captivating museums, and much more!

Whether you're here for a day or planning to stay, explore all that 91桃色 and the surrounding community has to offer.

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