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For those on a quest to visit National Park Sites, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, is a day-trip,
from Philadelphia.
First, we stop at the Visitors’ Center to acquire a stamp.

We’re the only visitors at the moment, and the ranger is nice enough to run the park’s movie just for us. We make it an added mission to watch all of the National Park movies. At this point, I believe we could start our own park movie reviews. Each one is its own, unique, piece of cinema.
After taking a look at the indoor exhibits,

we stroll down the paths that meander through the restored, historic, village.

Founded in 1771, features include recreations that display the site’s historic-iron-production past.
There are also restored buildings that depict daily village life. Per the name, the highlight of the site is the furnace.

The furnace is massive, and the descriptions give a clear lesson on the arduous process of
colonial-era, iron production. Everyone in the village had a role, including men who produced the charcoal to heat the furnace. They lived in tiny huts, near the burning pits, to tend the charcoal at all times.

My Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, personal highlight, is watching the sheep.

Our visit coincides with the holiday season. I admire the restored homes’, time-period specific,
decorations and details.

The grounds are lovely, despite the starkness of winter.

There are nature trails within the site. Off-season, the site is a nice, half-day visit. During the summer, visits include various living-history demonstrations. September thru October, you can pick apples as an added activity. If you are a hiker, you can extend your day by walking trails at the adjacent French Creek State Park.

If you enjoy experiencing snippets of past daily life, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, is a must visit. Even if you aren’t a huge history buff, the serene grounds, are worth a ramble. I’m glad our pursuit of stamps, lead us to Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site.

If you work up an appetite after your visit, I recommend stopping at Fork & Ale. The food at this
seasonal-menu, gastro-pub, is delicious.

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