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Hopewell Furnace National Historic SiteThe Cast House covered with a blanket of snow.
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Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
Management

Our mission at Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is to provide for the public enjoyment of Hopewell Furnace through a range of learning and recreational opportunities; to preserve and protect the old Furnace, Mansion House, and other resources that define the natural and cultural landscape known as Hopewell; and interpret and share the history of Hopewell and its people. 

Explore this section to learn who is leading this effort and what is being planned for the future of the park.

Hardwood trees and distant hillside coverd with trees.  

Did You Know?
Hardwood trees produced the highest quality and quantity of charcoal to fuel early ironworks. Chestnut was the principal tree of the forest surrounding Hopewell Furnace, and along with Oak, Hickory, Maple and Walnut trees, were harvested by the thousands each year to fuel the furnace.

Last Updated: August 19, 2006 at 16:10 EST