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Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
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Hot, smoky, noisy -- these words describe how Hopewell Furnace looked from 1771 to 1883. Hopewell and other iron plantations laid the foundations for America’‘s iron and steel industry. Today, the site stands as an example of America’‘s development during the industrial revolution. The historic buildings stand, open and inviting -- testaments to the strength and endurance of Hopewell’‘s people.
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Directions |
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From the North
Take PA Route 422 to PA Route 82 South. Turn left on Route 82 South and travel 1 mile to PA Route 724. Turn left onto Route 724 East and travel 0.6 miles to Route 345. Turn right onto Route 345 South and travel 5 miles to the park entrance. From the East
Take PA Turnpike (I-76) West to exit 312 (Downingtown). Take Route 100 North 9.1 miles to PA Route 23. Turn left onto Route 23 West and travel 7.1 miles to PA Route 345. Turn right onto Route 345 North 3.9 miles to the park entrance. From the South
Take I-95 North to PA Turnpike (I-76). PA Turnpike West to exit 312 (Downingtown). Take Route 100 North and travel 9.1 miles to PA Route 23. Turn left onto Route 23 West and travel 7.1 miles to PA Route 345. Turn right onto Route 345 North and travel 3.9 miles to the park entrance. From the West
PA Turnpike (I-76) East to exit 298 (Morgantown). Turn onto PA Route 10 South and travel 0.9 miles to Route 23. Turn left onto Route 23 East and travel 5.3 miles to PA Route 345. Turn left onto Route 345 North and travel 3.9 miles to the park entrance.
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Fees |
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Reservations |
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Reservations requested for large groups.
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Things To Do |
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Visitor Center: First stop should be at the park's Visitor Center. Inside are museum exhibits, restrooms, a bookstore, audio-visual programs and staff who can inform and orient visitors to the site. Visitors can take a self-guided walking tour of the historic furnace community, enter its many buildings and visit the animals on the farm. Living History Programs are presented during summer months and during special events at other times of the year. Eat under the trees in the park's picnic area or spread out a blanket in the historic apple orchard. Walk the many miles of blazed trails and historic roadways that travel through Hopewell and neighboring French Creek State Park. Enjoy bird watching, deer watching or looking for some of the more reclusive animal species that reside in the park. During September and October visitors are allowed to pick from the many historic varieties of apples in the orchard. A charge is collected for the amount of apples picked.
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For Kids |
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Children may participate in the park's Junior Ranger Program. Each child receives a booklet in which they answer questions and find important items while they tour the park. Upon completion of the booklet, each child receives a Junior Ranger badge.
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Nearby Attractions |
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The region surrounding Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site holds numerous federal, state and local sites open for the enjoyment of the public. Federal Sites - Blue Marsh Lake, Leesport, PA
- Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, East Stroudsburg, PA
- Independence National Historical Park, Philadelphia, PA
- Schuylkill River National & State Heritage Area, Pottstown, PA
- Valley Forge National Historical Park, Valley Forge, PA
State Sites - French Creek State Park, Elverson, PA
- Cornwall Iron Furnace, Cornwall, PA
- Conrad Weiser Homestead, Womelsdorf, PA
- Daniel Boone Homestead, Birdsboro, PA
- Ephrata Cloister, Ephrata, PA
- Landis Valley Museum, Lancaster, PA
- Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania, Strasburg, PA
- Brandywine Battlefield, Chadds Ford, PA
- Hope Lodge, Fort Washington, PA
- Graeme Park, Horsham, PA
- Washington Crossing Historic Park, Washington Crossing, PA
- Pennsbury Manor, Morrisville, PA
Local Sites - Berk's County Heritage Center, Wyomissing, PA
- Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles, Boyertown, PA
- Crow's Nest Preserve, Elverson, PA
- Pottsgrove Manor, Pottstown, PA
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