Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
National Historic Site · PA
1 noticefrom the National Park Service
Information · Apple Picking will not be Available for the 2026 Season.
A limited yield was expected this year but as particular varieties approached their ideal ripeness, virtually no apples were present. Learn more about the historic orchard.
More information
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.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/hofu
- Location
- Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site (40.206, -75.768)
Track your visit to Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
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Passport stamp locations
- Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Virtual Visitor Center
- Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Visitor Center - 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, PA 19520
Hours
Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Hourstoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat Oct 39:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun Oct 49:00AM - 5:00PM
- Mon Oct 5Closed
- Tue Oct 6Closed
- Wed Oct 79:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu Oct 89:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri Oct 99:00AM - 5:00PM
Upcoming closures: Nov 26 (Closed Thanksgiving)
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.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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Entrance fees
No entrance fee.