• Saugus Iron Works Panorama

    Saugus Iron Works

    National Historic Site Massachusetts

Explore the birthplace of the American iron and steel industry.

In the 1600's, on the banks of the Saugus River, something extraordinary happened.  Explore the place where European iron makers brought their special skills to a young Massachusetts colony. This nine-acre National Park includes working waterwheels, hot forges, mills, an historic 17th century home and a lush river basin.

Features

  • Things to Do

    Things to Do

    Go on a ranger-guided tour, have fun with Junior Ranger activities, watch the orientation film, walk the nature trail, view birds and wildlife.

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  • View Photos of Site

    Explore

    See photos of the blast furnace, forge, slitting mill, and other resources at Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site.

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  • Park Films

    Watch Park Films

    Watch our official park film, "Iron Works on the Saugus." This 12-minute film is an engaging introduction to the history and operation of the site.

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  • Saugus River Restoration

    Saugus River Restoration Project

    Learn more about the Saugus River restoration and see the changes between 2007 and the present.

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Did You Know?

Jurors and court officials pose in front of the forge waterwheel

The jury for the famous Brinks job of 1950 visited Saugus Ironworks on Sunday, September 9, 1956, the same day that Elvis Presley made his debut on the Ed Sullivan Show. More...