Step back in time.

Explore the unique Catoctin Furnace living history village. The Catoctin Furnace Historical Society, Inc. celebrates, studies, and preserves the rich history of this pre-Revolutionary industrial village, including the architecture, cultural landscapes, lifeways, and foodways of the workers.

Open Museum Days

Come visit the historic buildings in Catoctin Furnace, every Sunday from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

October CFHS Meeting
October 8

Noon – 2 p.m. Forgeman's House
Come join us in the newly renovated Forgeman's House for a light lunch and information on all of the fall activities happening in the Village!

Fallfest
Saturday & Sunday, October 11 - 12

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day
Spend a day celebrating autumn in historic Catoctin Furnace at the 9th Annual Fallfest! Watch apple butter boiling over an open fire and purchase a pint fresh from the kettle. Traditional food including soup and scones will be available for purchase. Tour the historic furnace and houses, see the newly completed Forgeman’s House, and preview exhibits in the Museum of the Ironworker. Watch a blacksmith at work. Make a traditional corncob doll, sip apple cider, and enjoy an heirloom-recipe baked good. Free Admission.

September 12, 2019 in Uncategorized

New Fall Events!

Check out the Calendar of Events top see all of the exciting things happening this fall and early winter!
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July 17, 2019 in Uncategorized

CFHS in the National Gardener Magazine!

The CHFS , the Green-walled Garden Club and our partners at the Silver Oak Academy are featured in the summer edition of the National Gardener Magazine sponsored by the National…
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