Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village, Howard

About Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village

Eagle Iron Works and Curtin Village is a historic site in Howard, Pennsylvania, where visitors explore a nineteenth-century charcoal iron plantation through restored and replicated buildings. The site tells the story of the Juniata Iron District's leading industry before the Civil War and its decline afterward, presenting the lives of ironmasters and laborers across the social spectrum. Visitors tour the Iron Works themselves, learn about the workers who operated them, and explore the Curtin Mansion, a significant structure from the era. Hands-on demonstrations bring the site's history to life. The venue offers guided tours and hosts special events throughout the year, making it suited for those interested in industrial heritage, nineteenth-century life, and Pennsylvania's economic history. Tickets are sold online through the venue's website.