Furnace Operation Days 2012
Located at historic Joanna Furnace -- three miles north of Morgantown on Route 10. Turn at Furnace Road.
On the Third Saturday of each month from February through August the Hay Creek Valley Historical Association offers its newest event – Furnace Operation Days. At this time visitors can tour the historic site and take part in our monthly themed activity. This year’s dates and themes are as follows:
February 18th – 7 to 11 am -- Chocolate & Love Breakfast Buffet
March 17th – 7 to 11 am – Irish Breakfast Buffet
April 21st – Meet the Village Craftsmen
May 19th – Plant Sale
June 16th – Car Cruise & Antique Car Show
July 21st & 22nd -- World War II Event (NOTE: this event will be held two days in 2012)
August 18th – Dog Days of Summer Pet Event
Breakfast Buffet Information
The highlight of each month is our all-you-can-eat Breakfast Buffet that includes fresh country sausage, ham, bacon, chipped cream beef, scrambled eggs, hash browns, fruit, toast, juice, coffee, and more. The breakfast is served in the Joanna Furnace Mule Stable from 7 to 11 am.
Monthly Flea Market
Be sure to arrive early to our event as you will want to shop in our monthly flea market. Yes, starting in April of each year we open our grounds to flea market vendors to sell their attic and basement treasurers. The market features antique & vintage items, tools, household, books, crafts and kids items. Reservations are not necessary to participate as a vendor. Stands are first-come, first served with set-up starting at 6 am. Booths are $10.00 each.
Historic Joanna Furnace Tours
Visitors can also take guided tours of the Joanna Furnace Historic Site while visiting. Tours start at the Blowing Engine House with a 20 minutes video and then proceed to a 45 minute walking tour to visit the company Office/Store Building, Charcoal Barn, Blacksmith Shop, Casting House, and see Joanna Furnace herself. A small donation is required to take the tour. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing to fully enjoy your walking tour. Tours start at 10 am.
Group Tour Package
Attention Community and Civic Groups! We now offer a special tour and breakfast buffet package; plus for student groups we can include a period craft activity. Call us for pricing information and to reserve your one-of-a-kind Joanna Furnace Tour Package.
Exhibitors & Vendors Needed
As you scroll through our monthly themes listed above and have an interest in participating with any of our activities feel free to contact us to give us a hand. Keep in mind if you give us some advance notice we can promote you and your exhibit with our event. Currently we are looking for the following individuals:
- Period craftsmen to demonstrate early American trades (April & May)
- Landscapers, horticulturists, and other plant connoisseurs to give presentations and /or demonstrations (May)
- Antique car enthusiast to exhibit their vehicles and talk about their origination. We also offer a hill climb and slow race for your participation (June)
- Antique, Classic, Hot Rod or Specialty Car Clubs to show off your vehicles at our Car Cruise (June)
- World War II Re-enactors, veterans, exhibitors, musicians and vendors (July) -- contact Elisabeth at backcountrymaiden@gmail.com
If you interested in participating at any of these events or have questions feel free to contact the Hay Creek Valley Historical Association at info@haycreek.org or call 610-286-0388.
