Event

Iron Works Industrial Site Tour

• Everyday from 09/17/2016 to 10/31/2016 Location: Saugus Iron Works NHS, Fee Information: Free
  

  Join a ranger for a tour through the reconstructed iron works and learn about the production of iron on this site in the mid-1600s, an endeavor that was integral to the growth of the early colony, and about the archaeological dig and reconstruction of the site in the 1940s to 1950s. Upon availability, this tour may include the operation of the waterwheel in the blast furnace and blacksmithing demonstrations. 

  Tours meet at the Tactile Site Model above the reconstructed iron works. Tour lasts approximately one hour, is entirely outside, and involves climbing stairs and walking on uneven surfaces.   

  Monday - Friday: 2:15 pm
  Saturday - Sunday: 11:15 am, 2:15 pm

  Note: Groups of 10 or more must make a reservation. Tour times subject to change. Call ahead to verify tour: [phone].