https://www.nps.gov/sair News releases from Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. en-us https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/concert-series.htm Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:34:00 EST Enjoy live music at Saugus Iron Works during his year's community concert series. Hosted by Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site and the Saugus Library, this series of free concerts will take place on Wednesdays at 6 pm starting July 12. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/concert-series.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/landscapes-of-indenture.htm Tue, 09 May 2023 08:31:00 EST Learn how new research conducted by an international team of archaeologists and historians is unearthing the fascinating story of some of the workers of the Saugus Iron Works. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/landscapes-of-indenture.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/2023-city-nature-challenge.htm Fri, 14 Apr 2023 05:30:00 EST Explore the natural world during the annual City Nature Challenge! Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site and the Saugus River Watershed Council will host a special event on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Saugus Iron Works. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/2023-city-nature-challenge.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/superintendent-hardin.htm Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:19:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Jennifer Hardin as the new superintendent of both Salem Maritime National Historic Site and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/superintendent-hardin.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/2022-city-nature-challenge.htm Wed, 20 Apr 2022 04:00:00 EST Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site and the Saugus River Watershed Council invite you to a City Nature Challenge event on Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Saugus Iron Works. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/2022-city-nature-challenge.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/2022-preservation-and-restoration.htm Wed, 09 Mar 2022 04:23:00 EST Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is starting preservation and restoration work this week and going through mid-summer. A contractor hired by the National Park Service will be replacing much of the charging bridge and casting shed roof of the blast furnace. This maintenance project will replace aging wooden beams, decking, and other elements to maintain and improve safety and condition of these structures. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/2022-preservation-and-restoration.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/virtual-gallery-features-massart-student-artists.htm Mon, 19 Apr 2021 07:46:00 EST SAUGUS, MA — Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site partnered with students from Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) and Visiting Lecturer in Sculpture Marjee-Anne Levine to create a new virtual gallery, I Cast Iron Because… This multimedia presentation features unique metal sculptures, artist statements, and self-made video profiles of each artist. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/virtual-gallery-features-massart-student-artists.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/salem-maritime-and-saugus-iron-works-national-historic-sites-invite-all-to-participate-in-the-boston-area-city-nature-challenge.htm Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:26:00 EST SALEM and SAUGUS, MA — The Salem Maritime and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Sites will be participating the 2021 Boston Area City Nature Challenge (CNC) and invites the public to join in the effort. On May 1, we will have staff collecting data at the park units submitting to the wider data collection effort. This year’s CNC will run from April 30 - May 9, with April 30 - May 3 being the observation phase and May 4 - May 9, 2021 being our time to help improve identification in the CNC. They will once again be documenting biodiversity within the I-495 corridor, out to Stellwagen Bank, and include Cape Cod and islands. Anyone can participate from your own backyard or your favorite nearby public open space. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/salem-maritime-and-saugus-iron-works-national-historic-sites-invite-all-to-participate-in-the-boston-area-city-nature-challenge.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/summer-lecture-series-2015.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2015 05:43:00 EST Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site is pleased to announce a summer lecture series titled,"Saugus in Context." Lectures will be held in the museum auditorium at Saugus Iron Works (244 Central Street) at 7:30pm on Tuesdays beginning June 23. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/summer-lecture-series-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/2015-economic-impact-release.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2015 07:27:00 EST 11,181 visitors explored Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in 2014 and spent $627,000 in communities near the park. This spending supported 10 jobs and produced a $882,700 cumulative benefit to the local economy. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/2015-economic-impact-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/superintendent-paul-deprey-announcement-2015.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2015 08:56:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Northeast Regional Director Mike Caldwell has selected Paul DePrey as superintendent for Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, Massachusetts and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, located in Saugus, Massachusetts. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/superintendent-paul-deprey-announcement-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/national-park-week-2015-encourages-everyone-to-find-your-park.htm Tue, 31 Mar 2015 06:10:00 EST SALEM, MA –Salem Maritime National Historic Site and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site joins parks, programs and partners across the country to encourage everyone to find their park and share their stories online at FindYourPark.com. Launched yesterday by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, Find Your Park is a public awareness and education campaign celebrating the milestone centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 and setting the stage for its second century of service. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/national-park-week-2015-encourages-everyone-to-find-your-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/national-park-service-celebrates-98th-birthday.htm Mon, 25 Aug 2014 12:56:00 EST This week staff from Salem Maritime and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Sites invite you to join them in celebrating the National Park Service's 98th birthday. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/national-park-service-celebrates-98th-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/park-begins-crowdsourced-nationwide-search-for-large-trees.htm Mon, 30 Jun 2014 10:44:00 EST The park is beginning a nationwide search for information to help locate trees to be used as waterwheel shafts at Saugus Iron Works. Find out how you can help with the search. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/park-begins-crowdsourced-nationwide-search-for-large-trees.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/park-opens-for-the-2014-season.htm Thu, 01 May 2014 10:20:00 EST Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, the 17th-century birthplace of the iron and steel industry in North America, opens for the 2014 season this weekend, May 3rd 2014. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/park-opens-for-the-2014-season.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/economic-impact-release.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 11:03:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 767,649 visitors to Salem Maritime and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in 2012 spent $41.3 million in communities near the park. This visitor spending supported 559 jobs in the local area during the same period. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/economic-impact-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/park-reopens-to-the-public.htm Thu, 17 Oct 2013 11:25:00 EST Salem Maritime and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Sites reopened to the public today. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/park-reopens-to-the-public.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/state-of-the-park-report-2013.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2013 06:46:00 EST Scientists, technicians and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site managers have taken a long look at natural, cultural and historic resources in their care and summarized their findings in a first-of-its kind “State of the Park” report. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/state-of-the-park-report-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/saugus-nhl-photo-contest-winner-2012.htm Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:18:00 EST Earlier this week the National Park Service announced the winner of the 13th annual National Historic Landmark Photo Contest. This year's winning image is Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/saugus-nhl-photo-contest-winner-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/military-pass-annoucement.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 08:52:00 EST To show our appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. Military, on May 19 – Armed Forces Day – the National Park Service will begin issuing an annual pass offering free entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/military-pass-annoucement.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/national-park-week-2012.htm Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:39:00 EST SALEM , MA- During National Park Week, April 21 - 29, Salem Maritime and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Sites extend an invitation to "Experience Your America" and are waiving visitor fees for all tours. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/national-park-week-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/visitor-economic-impact.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:58:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that visitors to Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site spent $697,000 in Saugus and adjacent communities in 2010. https://www.nps.gov/sair/learn/news/visitor-economic-impact.htm