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SUMMARY:Marietta Industry History Hike with David Haneman
DESCRIPTION:Join the Marietta Industry History Hike on November 21\, 2026\, led by David Haneman. Discover Marietta’s industrial legacy\, particularly in lumber and iron\, along a scenic 1.5-mile trail for $20. The event lasts 90 minutes to 2 hours\, with limited availability. Reserve your spot now for this insightful historical experience. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 Saturday\, November 21\, 2026⏰ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm📍 Meet at Musselman/Vesta Iron Furnace\, 26 Furnace Road\, Marietta\, PA 17574 \n\n\n\n				\n					\n					\n					November 21: Marietta Industry History Hike Ticket\n				\n				$20.00 – $39.99Price range: $20.00 through $39.99\n				\n				Select options\n			\n\n\nClick here to reserve your spot for the November 21st Marietta Industry History Hike. \n\n\n\nUncharted Lancaster invites you to step back in time for a guided history hike through the industrial heart of 18th and 19th-century Marietta. Known in its day as the “Pittsburgh of the East\,” this little river town thrived on lumber and iron production that fueled the American Industrial Revolution and the westward expansion of the railroad. \n\n\n\nLeading the way is David Haneman\, President of Rivertownes PA\, USA\, and longtime Marietta resident. With his deep knowledge of the town’s heritage and hands-on work restoring the Musselman/Vesta Iron Furnace Office\, Haneman will bring to life the people\, places\, and industries that once made Marietta a center of commerce along the Susquehanna. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Discover\n\n\n\nOn this 1.5- to 2-hour\, 1.5-mile walk along the scenic Northwest River Trail\, you’ll explore: \n\n\n\nThe Lumber Industry \n\n\n\n\nWhy Marietta became a lumber hub.\n\n\n\nSites of the old sawmill on Chickies Creek.\n\n\n\nImages of the grand homes built by Marietta’s lumber barons.\n\n\n\n\nTimber rafts\n\n\n\nThe Iron Industry \n\n\n\n\nStep inside the Musselman/Vesta Iron Furnace Office\, part of the last of eight “Hot-Blast” anthracite coal iron furnaces in the region.\n\n\n\nLearn what “pig iron” really is.\n\n\n\nDiscover how Sanborn Insurance Maps contributed to modeling the Musselman/Vesta Furnace Complex diorama.\n\n\n\nView artifacts unearthed by Millersville University’s summer archaeology digs at the Henry Clay Furnace.\n\n\n\nVisit the sites of six furnaces that once blazed along the Susquehanna River.\n\n\n\nUnderstand why this location was so crucial for canal and rail expansion.\n\n\n\nGlimpse images of the Iron Masters’ stately homes.\n\n\n\nDiscover why Marietta earned the name “Pittsburgh of the East.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\nDistance: About 1.5 miles.\n\n\n\nDuration: 90 minutes–2 hours (depending on Q&A).\n\n\n\nTerrain: Easy walking on the Northwest River Trail with an optional extension past additional furnace sites.\n\n\n\nWeather: Rain or shine. (Severe weather cancellations will be made on-site.)\n\n\n\nParking: Limited free parking at the Musselman/Vesta Furnace (26 Furnace Road\, Marietta\, PA 17574). Additional free parking at the Marietta Iron Furnace Park Northwest River Trail lot (29 Furnace Road\, Marietta\, PA 17547).\n\n\n\nCapacity: Limited to 15 participants.\n\n\n\nCost: $20 per person.\n\n\n\n\nReserve Your Spot\n\n\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to experience Marietta’s industrial past through the eyes of one of its most passionate stewards. Space is limited—and tickets will go fast! \n\n\n\n				\n					\n					\n					November 21: Marietta Industry History Hike Ticket\n				\n				$20.00 – $39.99Price range: $20.00 through $39.99\n				\n				Select options\n			\n\n\nClick here to reserve your spot for the November 21st Marietta Industry History Hike. \n\n\n\nStep into history. Explore the industries. Experience Marietta like never before
URL:https://unchartedlancaster.com/event/marietta-industry-history-hike-with-david-haneman-2/
LOCATION:Musselman/Vesta Iron Furnace\, 26 Furnace Road\, Marietta\, Pennsylvania\, 17574\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Hikes
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