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Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
An early American “Iron Plantation” — a forerunner of today's iron and steel industries
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Hopewell Furnace
Photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC
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Outsider Tip
Wear comfortable shoes to walk the sprawling site.
Kids' Stuff
A great agricultural tool exhibit allows children to examine them in the Visitor Center; there are also small farm animals, such as chickens, and apple trees ready to pick in season.
History is everywhere at Hopewell Furnace, a colonial era plantation village. Visit Hopewell, set inside the 848-acre French Creek State Park, and you'll get an up close and personal look at a colonial-era village dedicated to producing iron.
Step inside the original buildings and cottages for a glimpse of the workers' daily life. You'll have a chance to participate in a variety of demonstrations on charcoal burning and craft making. Depending on the season, you could see newly born lambs.
If you're feeling adventurous, you might even want to try your hand at shearing the older sheep!
COME PREPARED
There is a fee to enter the buildings on this site, although you can wander the grounds for free. No alcohol is permitted, and dogs must be leashed.
DON'T MISS
In early spring, look for newborn lambs. August and September are the busiest months.
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