Park

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

Name: Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Address: 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, PA

2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, PA

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Type

Park

Lens

Landmarks

Why you'll love it

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.

Website

Official Website Visitor Info

National Park Service information

Hours

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Hours

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

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.

Directions

On PA Route 345, 5 miles South of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

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.

Activities

Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCultural DemonstrationsAstronomyStargazingBikingCompass and GPSGeocachingFoodPicnickingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingHands-OnVolunteer VacationHikingHorse TrekkingHorseback RidingHunting and GatheringGathering and ForagingLiving HistoryJunior Ranger ProgramSkiingCross-Country SkiingWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Courtesy of the National Park Service