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Several wooden structures amid green fields and trees under partly cloudy sky and beside river.

A view of Saugus Iron Works from the Saugus River

Approximately 15' by 15' spoked wooden wheel beside river and under blue sky.

The forge is where bars of pig iron created at the blast furnace were changed into a new kind of iron that a blacksmith was able to use.

Rectangular wooden structure between orange deciduous trees and wooden bridge with walkway.

The blast furnace is where bog ore was smelted to create cast iron "pig" bars.

Physical Address:

244 Central St

Saugus, MA 01906

Mailing Address:

244 Central St

Saugus, MA 01906

contact-details

Phone Number: 781-233-0050 Voice

Email Address: SAMA_Information@nps.gov
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Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Historic Site

Directions:

The park is accessible via Interstate 95 (Walnut St.) and Route 1 (Main St. / Walnut St.). Public transportation options are available through the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA).

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

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Operating Hours:

Park Grounds

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.

Weather Information:

New England weather is unpredictable year-round. Monthly averages, in degrees Fahrenheit, are: January: 37 high, 20 low February: 40 high, 23 low March: 47 high, 30 low April: 57 high, 38 low May: 67 high, 48 low June: 76 high, 58 low July: 82 high, 63 low August: 80 high, 62 low September: 73 high, 55 low October: 62 high, 45 low November: 52 high, 37 low December: 42 high, 27 low