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The Eagle Iron Works and its nearby workers’ village are a testament to the vision and determination of Irish immigrant Roland Curtin and to the vigor and perseverance of three subsequent generations of Curtins. It preserves the legacy of this distinguished family and is a monument to the toil and resolve of a cadre of indomitable workers and their families. In an era when the average lifespan of regional iron-making companies was 15 years, Eagle Iron Works was in operation for 112 years. It was the last surviving charcoal-fueled iron furnace in Pennsylvania.
Step into life in a mid-1800’s iron-making village. Take a self-guided tour of the grounds any day dawn to dusk, or schedule your visit with a knowledgeable guide appearing in period dress. Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village is owned by the PA Historical and Museum Commission and operated by the Roland Curtin Foundation, a non-profit organization. Entry to the grounds and guided tours are by donation.
Guided tours include:
Federal-style Curtin Family Mansion (built 1830-1831) with period furnishings
blast furnace and iron-making complex
workers’ village
personal carriage of Pennsylvania’s Civil War Governor, Andrew Gregg Curtin
You'll leave with a lot of new knowledge. Learn about the iron-making process and why the geology of the area makes it possible. Delve into the Curtin Family history and life in a company town. Understand the central role of the arrival of the canal and the railroad in company business and community life. Hear about the Curtin connection to Gettysburg and the Civil War.
Located in a beautiful, rural setting near Bald Eagle State Park, just three miles northeast of the Milesburg Exit (Exit 158) of
Interstate-80, history buffs will find a hidden gem. Schedule your tour with us in advance, or just come by for a rest stop, a walk-around, or a picnic in the pavilion.
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