Jacqueline V.
8/14/2024
Looking for a day drive? History? Fresh air? A small farm rich with history? Light hiking in over 600 acres of nicely groomed land? Think industrialism before its time. "Hopewell Furnace...
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
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2 Mark Bird Ln
Elverson, PA 19520
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Elverson, PA showcases an early American landscape of industrial operations from 1771-1883, laying the foundation for the transformation of the United States into an industrial giant. The park's 848 acres and historic structures illustrate the business, technology, and lifestyle of our growing nation.
Visitors to Hopewell Furnace can explore and learn about the smelting of iron, participate in volunteer opportunities, become a Junior Ranger, and even have a taste of history by visiting the historic orchard. This national historic site offers a glimpse into the beginnings of American industrialization and the cultural landscapes that shaped our nation.
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4.521 reviews
Allie A.
8/22/2022
Nice little national park location within a state park. We came towards the end of the day, so we only had a little brief informative chatting from a park ranger. The walk down to the buildings...
Jody W.
8/1/2022
Awesome small national park! Great little theater near the gift shop with a 15 minute informational movie about the history of iron production in the area. Buildings on the property that were...
Ashley B.
4/27/2021
I loved my time spent here. I did the self-guided tour which could easily be done in about 30 minutes, but I spent over an hour doing since I was taking my time and I stopped to watch the sheep...
Liz B.
6/30/2019
Excellent. We were really impressed with what we experienced with honestly going in with no idea/low expectations of what this place really was going to be. We were staying at French Creek State...
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