Walking Tour of Burd Coleman Village

Burd Coleman Village Walking Tour

Saturday, April 12th, 2025

Did you know . . . today’s Burd Coleman Road was once part

of the North Lebanon and Mt. Hope Plank and Turnpike

Road? It was used to transport the valuable ore from

Cornwall to the Mt. Hope Furnace. To learn more about this

road and other interesting local facts, join us on a delightful

and educational stroll through the beautiful community of

Burd Coleman. Local historians, L. Susan Wentzel and

Michael Trump, have agreed to repeat the guided tour they

featured at the Furnace’s December Christmas event.

Please consider joining us as we walk among the quaint

stone structures and learn about the history of the village, its

relationship to the Cornwall mines, the architecture, and

some of the unique homes and businesses.

Tours will be conducted between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm on

Saturday, April 12th. Please be aware that the walking tours

are about an hour in length and will require walking less than

one mile over uneven sidewalks and slight inclines. Guests

should wear appropriate footwear and dress for the weather.

Tours depart on the hour and cost $5 per person (ages 2

and under are free). Your tour guide will take payment in

cash on the day of the tour. All proceeds benefit the Friends

of Cornwall Iron Furnace.

Because spots are limited, we ask that you preregister by

calling the furnace at 717-272-9711.

In the event of inclement weather, Saturday, April 19th will

serve as the rain date.