1664History
Some sources claim that they were wiped out by the Mohawks in 1664 and that the land was left unoccupied.
1675History
Other sources show that the Pocumtucks joined the Wampanoag chief Metacom in August 1675 in the fight against English encroachment, indicating a continued presence in the area.
1686Government
Greenfield was first settled in 1686.
1753Government
In 1753, Greenfield, named for the Green River, was incorporated as a separate town from Deerfield.
1795Architecture
In 1795, the South Hadley Canal opened, enabling boats to bypass the South Hadley falls and reach Greenfield via the Connecticut River.
1797Architecture
The Greenfield Public Library had many years in the historic Leavitt–Hovey House built in 1797, but recently moved next door to a brand new building.
1811History
It was designated the county seat when Franklin County was created from Hampshire County in 1811.
1834Government
John Russell established the Green River Works in 1834, hiring skilled German workers at what was the country's first cutlery factory.
1882Architecture
Wilson's Department Store, opened in 1882 and one of the few old-style large independent family-owned department stores remaining in America, until closing in 2020 after 138 yea...
1912Architecture
Rocky Mountain Park features Poet's Seat Tower, a 1912 sandstone observation tower named for the site's attraction to poets, particularly Frederick Goddard Tuckerman.
1926History
Extreme temperatures range from 100 °F (37.8 °C), recorded on July 22, 1926, and August 26, 1948, to −30 °F (−34.4 °C), recorded on January 22, 1961.
1966History
The former Greenfield train station (torn down in 1966) was located in what is now the Greenfield Energy Park.
1981Government
The Center School, established in 1981, serves students from preschool through eighth grade with a progressive approach to education.
2000History
As of the census of 2000, there had been 18,168 people, 7,939 households, and 4,374 families residing in the city.
2003Government
Since the charter change in 2003 Greenfield has been governed by a town council and a mayor.
2009Government
=== Mayor ===
Greenfield's first mayor, Christine Forgey, served until 2009 when she was defeated in a primary election.
2010History
==== Bee Fest ====
The Bee Fest was launched in 2010 by Greenfield's Second Congregational Church, where Langstroth was pastor during the late 1840s.
2013History
"Sustainable Greenfield, Greenfield's 2013 Comprehensive Sustainable Master Plan".
2014Military
As of 2014, Massachusetts is represented in the United States Senate by Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey.
2016Culture
== Attractions ==
The Crossroads Cultural District, named by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 2016.
2017History
In December 2017, the Town Council voted to remove "The Town of" designation, making Greenfield known as the City of Greenfield.
2018Culture
In June 2018, it was announced that Greenfield would become the terminus for an extension of the Amtrak-operated Hartford Line service, in a pilot program that was launched by ...
2019Government
After Martin's retirement in 2019, Roxann Wedegartner became Greenfield's third mayor.
2021History
==== Downtown Bee Sculptures ====
Greenfield has nine large bee sculptures, six of them installed in 2021 and three in 2022.
2023Culture
The July 13, 2023 grand opening was attended by over 500 people, with over 1,000 visiting the library on its first day alone.
2024Government
Virginia "Ginny" Desorgher was sworn in as mayor on January 2, 2024.
2025Sports
As of 2025, Lora Wondolowski is the Council President, and John Garrett is the Vice-President.