saugus iron works

Great for taken pictures or just relaxing for the day and having a picnic. Its very scenic, quite and peaceful. You coudl also ask for a tour that has some historic value.

This was the first iron works in the New World, and it supplied the American Revolution. The grounds are amazing, and I especially loved walking through the herb garden. It's a good place for a picnic, though rambunctious kids may not find it terribly interesting, unless they love history.

We loved our tour with Krystal of this terrific historic site. Amazingly funded originally through private donation the site has working water wheels that move equipment that was used to work metal.Remarkable to hear how the iron works revolutionized New England, encouraged the immigration of skilled tradesmen, and eventually spawned social change.The setting itself is very beautiful. Well worth a trip off the beaten track to enjoy.

Found this little known location online and figured I'd stop by one afternoon in October. My group and I were the only ones there at the time so the employees were willing to show us around. We decided to do a self-guided tour starting at the Museum which houses some historical items. Then we took a walk around the beautiful groups of the Iron Works with the recreated buildings. Go in the fall! Everything is free and no one will bother you if you want to just stroll around and take in the history this location has to offer.

It was fascinating to learn about early manufacturing in Colonial America. Especially the value of nails and the use of tides during that period. Plenty of parking and friendly Park Rangers.

We stopped by due to some time to kill but ended up staying longer than expected. The staff was very informative and showed us around, even firing up a water wheel for our kids. We all learned something and went away glad that we visited. If you're nearby, stop by!

We stopped here after leaving Boston on our way to Maine and thoroughly enjoyed this period in our history.

If you have extra time you may wish to visit this palce on the way to Salem. Having National Park passports, we look for places near what we visit. This was on the way to Salem and it was an unexpected treat. It looked a little like a Hobbit village. And the kids loved working some of the tools in the different work areas. They also learned the importance of iron working to establishing an economy in colonial times.There is a museum with exhibits displaying artifacts found at the iron works.A nature trail and mills.

We visited on a Thursday afternoon. We spent some time in the small museum and then joined the ranger guided tour of the Industrial Site (2:15 PM daily). The museum was small and self guided. Exhibits offered information and displayed some artifacts. There was a short informational film offered for viewing that provided additional information. The herb garden around the Iron Works house included signage providing the name of the plant and interesting information about its use during the 1600's. The ranger guided tour was essential to the visit. The ranger explained the process and answered a variety of questions. There were children in the group and he managed to keep them engaged and involved. The tour included demonstrations as well as explanations of the operation...waterwheel, bellows, blacksmith, etc. It was not handicapped accessible. There were stairs and a fairly steeply inclined path that needed to be negotiated on the tour. Wheelchairs are not available. No food or drink is available for purchase. There are picnic tables to use and restrooms are located near the museum. Admission and guided tours are free. Plan to join the guided tour of the Industrial Site at 2:15 and then the Iron Works House at 3:45. The visit would not be the same without the explanations and opportunity to ask questions.

This is an excellent site to learn more about the early settlers in New England, and their creativity in developing/building an Iron Works to create the tools they needed. We spent a lot of time at this site, and took in every exhibit. Very informative, and very well restored. This is an educational MUST if you are interested in the early settlers.

The Saugus Iron Works is a beautiful site which is very well-kept. It is a treasure of Saugus, and people come from all around to enjoy. If you call ahead, you can see when they are having events which are both fun and educational for the entire family.

Avery interesting and educational site to visit. See how the Iron Works recieved iron ore from the river barges and transformed it into iron for various industries, A really good take. Good restaurants and lodging neaby We spent more than two hours there and really enjoyed it.

Wonderful historical place to visit. No charge and the staff are very friendly and knowledgable. The whole process of iron working was foreign to me but it was explained well. We literally missed the "iron pour" by a few hours but will definately look for it next year. Thank you for a fun visit.

A great place in Summer because of the Free Outdoor Concerts on the Lawn. Bring blankets, chairs, and picnic food. Also, the History of Saugus Ironworks is outstandingly displayed and explained. During September the Trails and Sails Program will do an "Iron Pour" which is only done on special occasions. You make the mold; they pour the iron in it! Such fun. The Waterwheel and Blast Furnace fascinate the kids. A great Family place for children and adults. And it's all FREE!!

really nice setting and the history was really interesting. Great if you had kids that needed a place to run off steam. Watch the youtube movie on this place before going and it will all make sense.