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Phone
- Phone:
- 610-582-8773
Address
Elverson, PA 19520
Basics
- Type:
- Historical Site
Description
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.
Hours:
The park is fully open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, as well as Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Columbus Day. Its visitor center and historic buildings are closed Monday, Tuesday and other federal holidays. Parking lots, restrooms and hiking trails are open every day except on those federal holidays when the park is closed.
During the park’‘s summer season (late June through Labor Day), visitors can experience the lifestyles and operations of the historic iron making community through demonstrations and living history programs. Activities occur on days the historic buildings are open and vary from day to day.
During September and October the park’‘s historic apple orchard is opened for picking by the public Wednesday through Sunday. The park’‘s orchard includes many historic varieties not normally available in today’‘s markets. Length of season and availability of varieties depends upon the success of the growing season. The apples are sold by the pound.
Basic Directions
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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