Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

How American Industrialization Began.

Hopewell Furnace showcases an early American industrial landscape from natural resource extraction to enlightened conservation. Operating from 1771-1883, Hopewell and other "iron plantations" laid 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.
This summer season (2012), Hopewell Furnace NHS is fully open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. At other times of the year it is fully open Wednesday through Sunday, 9.a.m. to 5.pm. including
federal holidays except Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, M. L. King, and Presidents Day. On non-summer Mondays and Tuesdays, the park's historic buildings and visitor center are closed, but its grounds, parking lot and restrooms remain open for public use..

During the park's summer season (June through August), 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. 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.

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Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

2 Mark Bird Lane

Elverson, PA 19520

Directions/Transportation/Parking

By Automobile

From the North: US Route 422 to PA Route 345. Turn onto Route 345 South and travel 6.6 miles through the town of Birdsboro and French Creek State Park until you reach the park entrance.

From the East: PA Turnpike (I-76) West to exit 312 (Downingtown). Take PA Route 100 North 9 miles to PA Route 23. Turn left onto Route 23 West and travel 7 miles to PA Route 345. Turn right onto Route 345 North 4 miles to the park entrance.

From the South: I-95 North to PA Turnpike (I-76). PA Turnpike West to exit 312 (Downingtown). Take PA Route 100 North and travel 9 miles to PA Route 23. Turn left onto Route 23 West and travel 7 miles to PA Route 345. Turn right onto Route 345 North and travel 4 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 1 mile to PA 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 4 miles to the park entrance.

Approximate distances from Hopewell Furnace NHS:

Allentown, PA: 45 miles
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area (PA): 90 miles
Gettysburg National Military Park (PA): 103 miles
Harrisburg, PA: 65 miles
Lancaster, PA: 42 miles
Philadelphia, PA: 52 miles
Reading, PA: 15 miles
Valley Forge, PA: 28 miles

GPS Location Coordinates of Park Entrance:

Latitude: 40.20667
Longitude: -75.767660

For more information

Website : http://www.nps.gov/hofu/index.htm

Phone : 610-582-8773