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Our Story

Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks is one of Central Pennsylvania's most unique and best preserved state-owned historical sites. Curtin Village was part of a large iron plantation operated by Roland Curtin and his family from 1810 to 1921. Today, the buildings and grounds are  preserved to give visitors historical insights into life as it was in a company town in the 1800s.  The site includes:

- the waterwheel-powered Pleasant Furnace and 19th century farm machines and tools;
- the intriguing Curtin Family Mansion, built in 1830;
- furnishings including period antiques, clocks, glassware, dolls, toys, and clothing;
- a display of locally-found arrowheads;
- PA Civil War Governor (1861-1867) Andrew Curtin's personal carriage; 
- the workers' village.
The historical site is owned by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and managed by the Roland Curtin Foundation.


The Family

The Curtin family is famous for much more than just the iron works. In 1803, Roland Curtin was coroner of Centre County and three years later he was elected Sheriff. ​
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The Mansion

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In the Curtin Mansion, visitors can tour two floors of the restored home, built by Ironmaster Roland Curtin in 1830. 
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The Village

In the workers’ village, there is a two-room log cabin furnished with items typical of a worker’s home and other buildings as well. Most of the workers lived in Curtin Village.
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  • Our Story
    • The Family
    • The Mansion
    • Workers Village
  • Tours
    • Special Event Rentals
  • Get Involved
    • Membership
    • Volunteer
  • Events & Programs
  • Contact