Hopewell Furnace showcases an early American landscape of industrial operations from 1771-1883, Hopewell and other iron plantations laid the foundation for the transformation of the United States into an industrial giant for the time. The park's 848 acres and historic structures illustrate the business, technology and lifestyle of our growing nation.
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Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
- LocationElverson, PA
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursToday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
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InformationApple Picking will not be Available for the 2026 Season. A limited yield was expected this year but as particular varieties approached their ideal ripeness, virtually no apples… Read more
A limited yield was expected this year but as particular varieties approached their ideal ripeness, virtually no apples were present. Learn more about the historic orchard.
Things to Do
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Facilities & Services
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Visitor Centers
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Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Visitor Center - 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, PA…
Visitor Center
Your first stop should be the Hopewell Furnace NHS Visitor Center where you will find staff eager to assist with your orientation to the park. Exhibits about furnace…
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Your first stop should be the Hopewell Furnace NHS Visitor Center where you will find staff eager to assist with your orientation to the park. Exhibits about furnace operations and the making of iron products including the original Mark Bird 1772 stove are on display. You can shop for Hopewell Furnace NHS related items by visiting the Eastern National store, a not-for-profit cooperating association; proceeds help fund park programming. Restrooms are available at the Visitor Center as well.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Today: 9:00AM - 5:00PM · Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Hours
Hours details
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Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site HoursToday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. On days the park is closed, its historic buildings, parking lot and visitor center are unavailable for use, but its trails (which interconnect with trails from French Creek State Park) remain open. Restrooms will remain open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on days that the park is closed between Memorial Day and Labor Day. During the rest of the year, restrooms will remain closed on days when the park is closed.
Monday Closed Tuesday Closed Wednesday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Thursday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM Sunday 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Weather
85°F
Partly Cloudy · feels like 87°
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Today
86° 62°
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Tomorrow
81° 62°
Overcast82% rain
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Saturday
67° 52°
Overcast13% rain
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What to expect by season
Summers are generally humid with daily temps. averaging 83 degrees (F) for a high and 60 degrees (F) for a low. Daily temps. in January average 38 degrees (F) for a high and 20 degrees (F) for a low. Precipitation averages 3-5 inches of rain per month during spring, summer and autumn. During winter conditions can be icy with snow accumulating up to several inches.
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Upcoming Events
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Hands-On History: Molding and Casting
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Historically, the casting of iron products was an exact craft, and the moulders who practiced it were among the highest paid of ironworkers. It took years to gain the necessary skills, and the craft was often passed from father to son.
During this program, you can try your hand as a Hopewell molder! Experience the hands-on process of making a sand mold. Gain a better understanding of the craft of the molder and how they contributed to the furnace operation.
This program is free and family friendly.
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Legends by Lantern Light
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Join us for a magical evening of storytelling by lantern light! Hopewell Furnace will serve as the backdrop to spooky stories and chilling tales that would have been familiar to Hopewell residents nearly 200 years ago.
Some of the content included on this program may be scary for young children.
This program lasts half an hour and takes place outside. Participants can expect to travel across gravel and grassy terrain, including uphill and downhill slopes. Wear sturdy shoes and dress appropriately for the weather. Water and restroom facilities are available before and after the program at the park Visitor Center. Attendees are encouraged to bring a flashlight.
Registration is required for designated timeslots. See below for registration information.
This program may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather.
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Welcome to Hopewell Furnace Walking Tour
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What is Hopewell Furnace? Get the inside scoop from a park ranger on this introductory tour of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Explore the historic buildings and landscape. Learn more about the site's history as an iron-making community and beyond, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation.
Tours start outside the Visitor Center and last approximately 45 minutes. The route will include uphill and downhill stretches, as well as uneven terrain. Restrooms and water fountains are located at the Visitor Center. This tour may be cancelled or modified in the event of inclement weather. For more information, call the Visitor Center at 610-582-8773.
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Nature Journaling at Hopewell Furnace
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Slow down and see Hopewell in a new way. Join a ranger for a one-hour guided session where you'll learn to observe and connect deeply with nature. Through simple journaling techniques you'll spark curiosity, practice mindfulness, and capture what you see with simple words or sketches. No artistic skills necessary! Perfect for ages 8 and up, this hands-on experience includes a short walk, brief instruction, and a fun journaling activity. Let nature inspire your creativity! Participants are encouraged to bring supplies including a notebook and pen/pencil. Limited supplies will be available for use. Pets on leashes are allowed. Participants should dress appropriately and wear sturdy walking or hiking shoes. Water and restrooms are not available at the program location. Water and restroom facilities are available before and after the program at the park Visitor Center.This program may be cancelled in the event of inclement weather. Check back for updates.
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Civilan Conservation Corps Encampment
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The CCC comes to Hopewell Furnace to commemorate Veteran's Day!
Join us as the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) sets up camp for the day. From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, volunteer reenactors portraying CCC enlistees will offer programs and demonstrations. These programs will highlight the role the CCC played in restoring Hopewell Furnace as well as the organization’s impact on the entire country during the Great Depression. Visitors will be able to witness woodcutting, a historic cookstove, an original CCC truck, and see one of our historic structures converted into makeshift barracks!
You will also be able to see World War I era equipment as we commemorate Veteran's Day. Learn how the CCC at Hopewell Furnace, all veterans of World War I, transitioned from the front lines of Europe to the wilderness of southeastern Pennsylvania.
At 11:00 am, 1:00pm, and 3:00 pm, join a ranger for a guided tour of the furnace complex that brings history to life through the voices of the CCC men who worked here. Using their own newsletters, you’ll gain a unique perspective on the challenges, triumphs, and emotions they experienced.
Come early to watch a flag raising ceremony at 9:00 am
Don’t forget to ask about the CCC Junior Ranger Book!
Event may be modified or cancelled in the case of inclement weather.
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Hopewell for the Holidays
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Photos
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A community grew around the furnace, it yielded iron and a way of life. — NPS Image
Getting There
Elverson, PA 19520
On PA Route 345, 5 miles South of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania.
Mailing address: 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, PA 19520
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