Furnace Town Historic Site
- Location
- Snow Hill, MD
Organization Details
About
Mission: To preserve, restore, and interpret the 19th century village of the Nassawango Iron Furnace.
Furnace Town Historic Site, located in Snow Hill, Maryland, is a living history museum. Established in 1830 by the Maryland Iron Company, the furnace was constructed to smelt iron from local bog ore deposits. At its peak, the village housed approximately 300 residents who lived and worked in this company town.
Mission Statement
By maintaining the historical integrity of the site, Furnace Town serves as a valuable resource for understanding the early industrial era of Maryland. Visitors can explore reconstructed buildings, including the iron furnace, blacksmith shop, and workers homes, offering a tangible connection to the past.
Volunteer Opportunities
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Furnace Town Service Day: Renaissance Faire Prep438 miSep 13thRemoteSnow Hill, MD
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Furnace Town Service Day438 miJul 19thRemoteSnow Hill, MD
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Furnace Town Service Day438 miJun 21stRemoteSnow Hill, MD
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Historic Skills Interpreter438 miRecruiting through Apr 30thIn-PersonSnow Hill, MD
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School Tour Guide438 miIndeterminateIn-PersonSnow Hill, MD
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Furnace Town Ambassador438 miRecruiting through Apr 30thIn-PersonSnow Hill, MD
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Furnace Town Service Day438 miAug 16thRemoteSnow Hill, MD
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Furnace Town Service Day438 miMay 17thRemoteSnow Hill, MD
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Furnace Town Service Day: Renaissance Faire Prep438 miSep 20thRemoteSnow Hill, MD
