Furnace Town Living Heritage Museum
History. Heritage. Artistry. Nature. Fun.
Our Mission
Hours & Admission
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.
Furnace Town is open daily from April 1 - October 31
10:00 - 5:00
Adults: $5.00
Youth (2-13):$3.00
AAA: $4.50
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: $4.50
Senior (+60): $4.50
Babies (under 2): FREE
Nature Conservancy: FREE
Members: FREE
Special events vary.
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:
2 & 3 October: CHESAPEAKE CELTIC FESTIVAL. Celebrate our 21st year of hosting this event. There will be bagpipes, dance groups, storytelling, whiskey & wine tastings, culinary delights and costumed artisans. Gates open at 11:00Am each day. Opening Ceremonies at NOON. Grand Finale 4:30 to 5:30Pm each day. Saturday - CEILIDH begins at 6:30Pm. Cost: $15 per day; child (2-18) $5 per day; CEILIDH (Sat. Night) $5. Free Parking.
23 October: FURNACE FRIGHT. Halloween at Furnace Town with ghost stories, costume parade, trick or treating, Haunted Houses and more spooky surprises. Cost: Daily site admission and times listed above.
23 October: COSTUME PARTY: Join the staffs of Furnace Town and the Julia A. Purnell Museum for a costume party under our pavilion. Refreshments and libations will be served. MUST BE 21+ TO ATTEND!!!! Party is from 7:00Pm to 11:00Pm. Call for details.
30 October: GHOST HUNT: Come explore the Haunted History of Furnace Town with the Peninsula Ghost Hunters Society. 7:00Pm-11:00Pm. Cost: $20.00. Reservations Required. For mature audiences only. No one under 18 please.
4 & 5 December: 19th CENTURY CHRISTMAS: Come join us for a 19th Century Christmas Evening Service. Decorations. Call for details.
2 & 3 October: CHESAPEAKE CELTIC FESTIVAL. Celebrate our 21st year of hosting this event. There will be bagpipes, dance groups, storytelling, whiskey & wine tastings, culinary delights and costumed artisans. Gates open at 11:00Am each day. Opening Ceremonies at NOON. Grand Finale 4:30 to 5:30Pm each day. Saturday - CEILIDH begins at 6:30Pm. Cost: $15 per day; child (2-18) $5 per day; CEILIDH (Sat. Night) $5. Free Parking.
23 October: FURNACE FRIGHT. Halloween at Furnace Town with ghost stories, costume parade, trick or treating, Haunted Houses and more spooky surprises. Cost: Daily site admission and times listed above.
23 October: COSTUME PARTY: Join the staffs of Furnace Town and the Julia A. Purnell Museum for a costume party under our pavilion. Refreshments and libations will be served. MUST BE 21+ TO ATTEND!!!! Party is from 7:00Pm to 11:00Pm. Call for details.
30 October: GHOST HUNT: Come explore the Haunted History of Furnace Town with the Peninsula Ghost Hunters Society. 7:00Pm-11:00Pm. Cost: $20.00. Reservations Required. For mature audiences only. No one under 18 please.
4 & 5 December: 19th CENTURY CHRISTMAS: Come join us for a 19th Century Christmas Evening Service. Decorations. Call for details.
Furnace Town
Living Heritage Museum
Located on Old Furnace Road
off Route 12, five miles north of Snow Hill, Maryland
410-632-2032
Living Heritage Museum
Located on Old Furnace Road
off Route 12, five miles north of Snow Hill, Maryland
410-632-2032
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