Iron poured into sand molds to make stove plates.
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site · PA
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.
Park report
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesApple Picking will not be Available for the 2026 Season.
Hours Exceptions
NoteClosed Thanksgiving; Closed December 25th for Christmas; Closed New Years Day; Closed Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday; Closed George Washington's Birthday; Closed Memorial Day; Closed Labor Day; Closed Columbus Day
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available30 activities
Park Name
InfoHopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Designation
InfoNational Historic Site
State(s)
InfoPA
Phone
Info6105828773
hofu_superintendent@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoHopewell 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.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Visitor Center - 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, PA 19520
InfoSee park for hours
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, African American Heritage, American Revolution + 49 more
Weather Info
InfoSummers 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.
Getting There
InfoOn PA Route 345, 5 miles South of Birdsboro, Pennsylvania.
Location
Info40.2061° N, -75.7677° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website