Explore this place where European iron makers brought their special skills to a young Massachusetts colony. Three hundred year old artifacts, working waterwheels, and mill machinery help to tell the story of a business failure destined to be a National Park.
Original Structures
See photos of the original blast furnace, forge, slitting mill, and other resources as they are uncovered during the archeological work of Roland W. Robbins in the late 1940s and early 1950s. more...
Summers are warm and occasionally humid with an average temperature of 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Please remember to bring a canteen or water bottle on the hot days. Winters are cold, with snow possible between December and March. Layered clothing is recommended in spring and fall. Comfortable shoes are recommended at all times of the year.
