Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site · MA
In the 1600's, on the banks of the Saugus River, something extraordinary happened! Explore the place where European iron makers brought their special skills to a young Massachusetts colony. Saugus Iron Works is a twelve-acre National Historic Site that includes working waterwheels, forges, mills, a historic 17th century home, and a lush river basin.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/sair
- Location
- Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (42.468, -71.008)
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Passport stamp locations
- Visitor Center
Hours
Park Groundstoday: All Day
- Sat Oct 3All Day
- Sun Oct 4All Day
- Mon Oct 5All Day
- Tue Oct 6All Day
- Wed Oct 7All Day
- Thu Oct 8All Day
- Fri Oct 9All Day
All outdoor spaces including the grounds and walking paths are accessible 7 days a week. Please check the visitor center hours to learn more about which facilities are open.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Visitor Centertoday: 9:30AM - 4:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Places of Saugus Iron Works1–3 hours · 8 stops
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, or Hammersmith as it was called, represents North America’s 17th century transformation from stone to iron tool manufacturing. In a venture intended to make the Massachusetts Bay Colony more self-reliant, English investors financed the creation of the Company of Undertakers for the iron works in New England. These workmen would help Massachusetts achieve its goals. Use this walking tour to get acquainted with the grounds, buildings and history at the iron works.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.
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