The Agawam Historical & Fire House Museum is located in the former Elm Street Fire Station, in the heart of the Agawam Center National Register Historic District. The museum first opened in 2002 and is operated by the Agawam Historical Association.

The Chief Russell "Rusty" Jenks Apparatus Room was named in honor of former APD chief and AHA board member Rusty Jenks, who was instrumental in establishing the museum in the former Elm Street Station. Come see the International/Buffalo fire truck (which the town purchased new in 1930) and other firefighting memorabilia; learn about Jake the Fire Dog and Captain NoBurn, and discover what a Pompier ladder is.

The Marilyn P. Curry History Room is home to historical papers, artifacts, and the association’s archives. Learn about the Agawam woolen mill, Calla Shasta, the Porter Distillery and Agawam Gin, Riverside Park, and celebrate the exploits of Agawam athletes Harlan Atwood, Leonard "Buddy” Johnson, and the 2013 Massachusetts State Champion Agawam High School Boys Volleyball team.

Also on display are 18th century town meeting warrants and tax lists, original documents pertaining to the 1855 incorporation of Agawam, dozens of postcards depicting the Agawam and Feeding Hills of yesteryear, and maps of Agawam from 1795-1912, including a pair of 1855 wall maps that depict the pre- and post-incorporation town boundaries of Agawam and West Springfield.

There is much more to see and learn at the museum and hope you will visit soon!

The historical association’s new Images of America title, Around Agawam and Feeding Hills will be available for purchase and author David Cecchi will be on hand to sign copies. The book features more than 200 historic photos depicting Agawam and Feeding Hills’ rich history. Proceeds from the sales of the book will benefit the Agawam Historical Association.

Admission to the museum is free.