Enjoy a relaxing visit into 19th century village life. Located in the heart of the Pocomoke Forest, Furnace Town is home to Maryland's only bog ore iron furnace. The furnace is situated 5 miles north of Snow Hill on the banks of Nassawango Creek. Furnace Town and its Nassawango Iron Furnace (recognized by The American Society of Mechanical Engineers as a National Historic Mechanical Engineering Landmark) comprise an educational site of local archaeological and historical interest. The furnace and buildings are being restored, preserved and interpreted by Furnace Town Foundation, Inc.
Events
Opening Day at Furnace Town
Apr 4, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Opening Day is Saturday, April 4th!
Each spring, when the veil between the everyday and the enchanted grows thin, the Fairy Queen returns to Furnace Town. With her whimsical entourage in tow — musicians, magicians, storytellers, and curious...
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Artisan Day at Furnace Town
May 2, 2026 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Step back in time at Furnace Town’s Artisan Day, where history comes to life through skilled crafts, hands-on demonstrations, and a true taste of the Shore’s creative spirit.
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Fairies and Gnomes Celebration
May 9, 2026 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Each spring, when the veil between the everyday and the enchanted grows thin, the Fairy Queen returns to Furnace Town. With her whimsical entourage in tow — musicians, magicians, storytellers, and curious woodland creatures — she breathes...
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