The Black Experience – Carrie Furnace

Join Rivers of Steel this June for a special tour of the Carrie Blast Furnaces. This one-hour tour sifts through the history of the Carrie Furnaces through the lens of a pivotal resource—the Black migrants who traveled from the South and created a career path for themselves and future generations, amassing seniority and skills in some of the most difficult roles at the mill. Through the stories of changemakers like Cumberland “Cap” Posey and everyday workers like union officer John Hughey, this tour paints a picture of life inside—and outside—the mill in the 20th century.

Tours are offered seasonally on Sundays in June. Private tours are available, as well.

Extended to September 22 and October 20 – Rivers of Steel Heritage Corporation (blackbaudhosting.com)