Saugus Iron Works, Saugus, MA

At Saugus Iron Works National Historical Site was the first iron mill in the US, operating starting in 1646. This is a reconstruction of the original buildings

 

The mill powered by the local stream

 

 

 

The best food in New England in the summer: lobster rolls

A park ranger telling us about the iron works. This is the top of the forge, where coal was put and smoke would come out of

 

 

 

 

This is a blacksmith's shop.

Sam was really excited because the blacksmith made 2 iron nails for him