Savage Attractions
Savage was an important manufacturing center, the local mills harnessed the water power on the falls of the Little and Middle Patuxent Rivers. The town was named for John Savage, a Philadelphia merchant with interest in a mill on the falls of the Patuxent.
Bollman Bridge is the only cast iron and wrought iron open-railroad bridge of its type in the world.
Parts of the Savage Mill are said to date from about 1820, operation of the mill was greatly expanded in 1880 with the installation of steam power. Savage Mill was a working textile mill from 1822 through 1947. The Mill is now a home design and arts/craft retail center featuring 265 antique dealers, artist and craftsmen studios and interior design services.
Hours:
10am-6pm; Sun: 11am-6pm; Fri: 10am-9pm; Sat: 10am-9pm
Always closed on: Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November ), Christmas - Christian (December 25), Easter - Christian
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