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Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson, Pennsylvania

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(610) 582-8773, +1 610 582 8773,

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www.nps.gov

Hot, smoky, noisy --- these words describe how Hopewell Furnace looked from 1771 to 1883. Hopewell and other "iron plantations" laid the foundations for America's iron and steel industry. Today, the site stands as an example of America's ... more on Nps.gov

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In spring, they shear the flock of sheep. more on TripAdvisor

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We visited on a chilly Sunday afternoon in November. With us were our boys (8,6, and 2), our daughter (6 months), and our niece (3). There's a small museum and a short video that inform you of the ori ... more on TripAdvisor

This is a village that was an iron-producing center from pre-revolutionary days until the 1880's. There is a working furnace (including waterwheel) that produces aluminum replicas of iron parts for wo ... more on TripAdvisor

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Growing up, my parents tried to take my sisters and I traveling as much as possible. Sometimes we got to go on trips lasting a few days or even a week, but more ... more on Epinions.com

I say offbeat because Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is different and off the beaten path. I travel a bit with my business doing events at colleges. Today I ... more on Epinions.com