Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum
History. Heritage. Artistry. Nature. Fun.
Hours & Admission
Our Mission
Furnace Town is open daily from April 1 - October 31
10:00 - 5:00
Adults: $5.00
Youth (2-13):$3.00
AAA & Senior (+60): $4.50
Babies (under 2): FREE
Nature Conservancy: FREE
Members: FREE
Special events vary.
10:00 - 5:00
Adults: $5.00
Youth (2-13):$3.00
AAA & Senior (+60): $4.50
Babies (under 2): FREE
Nature Conservancy: FREE
Members: FREE
Special events vary.
Furnace Town Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation, charged with the responsibility of preserving, restoring, interpreting, and developing the twenty-five acres of the village of Nassawango Iron Furnace.
Welcome
The Nassawango Iron Furnace was started in 1829 near Snow Hill, MD. The Village of Nassawango Hills developed in support of smelting iron. After it was abandoned in the 1850s the town crumbled until all that was left was the mighty brick furnace. Today, Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum offers a view of the village as it was then.
Restoration work of the historic site began with the Worcester County Historical Society in the 1960s. In 1982, Furnace Town Foundation, Inc. was formed to own operate and interpret the museum and historic site. Now the museum offers programs in archaeology, history, nature, and artisan interpretations to educate the public.
The Nassawango Iron Furnace was started in 1829 near Snow Hill, MD. The Village of Nassawango Hills developed in support of smelting iron. After it was abandoned in the 1850s the town crumbled until all that was left was the mighty brick furnace. Today, Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum offers a view of the village as it was then.
Restoration work of the historic site began with the Worcester County Historical Society in the 1960s. In 1982, Furnace Town Foundation, Inc. was formed to own operate and interpret the museum and historic site. Now the museum offers programs in archaeology, history, nature, and artisan interpretations to educate the public.
Upcoming Events 2010:
14 August: Heirloom Tomato Tasting. Come taste the variety of heirloom tomatoes grown at Furnace Town. 1:00 - 3:00. Regular daily admission. 11 September: Archaeology Dig. Please call Furnace Town for time and cost and to make a reservation.
25 September: Nature Walk from 2:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m.
2-3 October: 21st Annual Chesapeake Celtic Festival. Gates open at 11 a.m. Adult admission: $15/day; children: (2-18) $5/day. Lots of activities!
14 August: Heirloom Tomato Tasting. Come taste the variety of heirloom tomatoes grown at Furnace Town. 1:00 - 3:00. Regular daily admission. 11 September: Archaeology Dig. Please call Furnace Town for time and cost and to make a reservation.
25 September: Nature Walk from 2:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m.
2-3 October: 21st Annual Chesapeake Celtic Festival. Gates open at 11 a.m. Adult admission: $15/day; children: (2-18) $5/day. Lots of activities!
10 September 2011: Nassawango Outdoor Quilt Show
