Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
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.
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About Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
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.
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Driving times from Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Hours
- Mon
- Closed
- Tue
- Closed
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Activities
Getting there
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site?
- Popular activities include Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Biking, Birdwatching, Bookstore and Park Store, Compass and GPS.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Valley Forge National Historical Park (43 min), Independence National Historical Park (1 h 4 min), Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site (1 h 4 min), First State National Historical Park (1 h 5 min), Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (1 h 5 min), Gloria Dei Church National Historic Site (1 h 6 min).