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‘Flames at the Furnace’ to raise funds for heritage

(Oct. 20, 2016) The third annual Flames at the Furnace barbecue fundraiser will take place at historic Furnace Town Living Heritage Village on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 5-8 p.m.
Tickets cost $30 per person. The event is for guests 21 and older. Dress is casual, and participants will enjoy a southern barbecue with craft and domestic beer and wine served. Auctions, both silent and live, will be held along with a raffle and door prizes. Live music will be provided by Apple & Brit.
Tickets can be purchased at Furnace Town by calling 410-632-2032 or online at www.eventbrite.com.
This annual fundraiser helps Furnace Town preserve the cultural heritage of the region, share rich history for the benefit of future generations, and makes history come to life.
Funding for this event is in part provided by the Worcester County Arts Council, Maryland State Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, organizations dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.
Furnace Town is dedicated to preserving the historic Nassawango Iron Furnace and engaging the public in the culture of shared past. Throughout the year, the museum features artisans in period dress demonstrating crafts and trades that were practiced in Furnace Town and the Lower Eastern Shore during the 19th century. Every year, Furnace Town, located in Snow Hill, hosts about 10,000 visitors, more than 3,000 of which are school children.