buildings varying in size on either side of a gravel path.

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

National Historic Site · Pennsylvania

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📍 StatePennsylvania

🏛️ TypeNational Historic Site

🎟️ EntryFree

🏃 Activities30

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National Historic Site of the United States

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in southeastern Berks County, near Elverson, Pennsylvania, is an example of an American 19th century rural iron plantation, whose operations were based around a charcoal-fired cold-blast iron blast furnace. The significant restored structures include the furnace group (blast furnace, water wheel, blast machinery, cast house and charcoal house), as well as the ironmaster's house, a company store, the blacksmith's shop, a barn and several worker's houses.

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About Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

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.

Park Photos

Front of Hopewell Furnace's Boarding House

Side view of blacksmith shop with cast house behind it.

Side view of Hopewell Stove in front of wagon running gear.

Operating Hours

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Hours

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.

mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
Closed	Closed	9:00AM - 5:00PM	9:00AM - 5:00PM	9:00AM - 5:00PM	9:00AM - 5:00PM	9:00AM - 5:00PM

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to enter Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site?

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is free to enter.

What are the best activities at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site?

Popular activities at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site include: Arts and Culture, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Compass and GPS, Geocaching.

What is the weather like at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site?

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.