Lectures are offered free of charge thanks to the generous support of corporate sponsorships and individual members. Memberships start at $25.

The Springfield Public Forum

Global warming, the Supreme Court, China: these are among the important topics of our day which demand in-depth discussion and analysis.  The Springfield Public Forum provides exactly that:  opportunities to learn from and talk with world class experts and fellow residents of the greater Springfield, "live and in color", all free to the public.  Lectures by  foreign affairs analysts, political commentators, authors, historians, educators scientists, environmentalists, health experts and economists are described by audience members as "informed, inspired, stimulating": a gem in the region's cultural landscape.

Old but new every year, the Springfield Public Forum celebrates its 73rd anniversary in 2008 with an exciting line-up of cutting edge lectures. From robotocists to adventurers and great thinkers, our lectures promise that you will arrive curious and leave inspired!

Join us at our Fall 2008 lectures.

Become a member of the Public Forum!

The Springfield Public Forum would like to thank our 2008 season corporate and media sponsors:

as well as our 2008 season sponsor: