Furnace Town Living Heritage Village

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About Furnace Town Historic Site

Location:

3816 Old Furnace Rd, PO Box 207, Snow Hill, MD 21863, US

Mission Statement

Furnace Town Historic Site, situated just outside of Snow Hill, Maryland, stands as a testament to the intertwining of industrial history and wealth of natural resources. The site's mission is to preserve and interpret the history of the 19th-century Nassawango Iron Furnace and its community while emphasizing the importance of the surrounding environment that was both impacted by and essential to the iron industry. This unique historical landmark serves as a portal to the past, showcasing restored buildings like a blacksmith shop, weaving house, and broom house and as a reminder of the delicate balance between industry and nature.

Description

At Furnace Town Historic Site, our approach to fulfilling our mission involves a multi-faceted strategy that intertwines historical preservation with environmental stewardship.

We actively seek to restore and maintain historic structures, such as the Nassawango Iron Furnace, the blacksmith shop, and the weaving house, ensuring that they remain accurate representations of 19th-century industrial life.

Our educational programs are a cornerstone of our efforts, offering local students and visitors alike, hands-on experiences and demonstrations in historic crafts, thereby bringing the past to life.

We place a strong emphasis on environmental education, highlighting how historical industries interacted with and depended on the natural environment. This includes showcasing sustainable practices of the past and encouraging contemporary environmental awareness.

Additionally, we engage in ongoing research to deepen our understanding of the site's history and ecology, ensuring that our interpretations remain dynamic and fact-based. Through these concerted efforts, Furnace Town Historic Site hopes to not only preserve a crucial piece of Maryland's heritage but also serve as a model for integrating historical education with environmental consciousness.