Historic Museums and Attractions The Iron Center Museum
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The Iron Center is housed in the (restored, National register listed) Witherbee, Sherman & Co. Carriage House next to the Moriah Town Offices in Port Henry' s Witherbee Park, adjacent to the Amtrak Station. The grounds overlook Lake Champlain and the site of Witherbee, Sherman & Co.'s former shipping and refining operations.
The museum documents the operations of the local iron ore mining industry, which flourished from the 1820s to 1971, its impact on worker's lives, and the preperation, processing and transport of iron ore on Lake Champlain. Inside, visitors can explore an interactive model with murals of the Mineville and Witherbee mining district, circa 1960, and learn about mining techniques and the connections between mining and railroads.
Season and Hours Open
Mid June to Mid October Open Thursday, Friday & Saturday Noon to 3 pm or call for an appointment
Videos are available for on-site viewing and numerous exhibits include 'Getting the Ore Out' which features mining practices, people, and products.
Walking tour of Port Henry
The museum is staffed by Moriah Historical Society and RSVP volunteers.
Web site is under development.
The site is wheelchair accessable and has a restroom, and plenty of parking.
Donations are accepted.
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Kirsti Uunila wrote on July 18, 2011: The images on this page as of July 2011 are outdated and don't do the Iron Center justice. The exhibits were redone in the winter of 2010 and are excellent. The day I visited in June 2011, the docents were both retired miners who regaled us with stories and were able to provide detailed interpretation that brought the objects in the Iron Center to life. I highly recommend a visit to the Iron Center!