If you have one to two hours:
- Explore the park Visitor Center and Museum, which features audio-visual programs, exhibits, and a bookstore.
- View the 15-minute theater program that presents a history of the Hopewell Furnace community.
- Take a self-gulded tour of the historic community. Enter the historic buildings where interpretive recordings (temporarily unavailable) and text will tell you the story.
- Experience living history programs and demonstrations presented during the summer season (late June though Labor Day) that showcase the work and lifestyles of Hopewell inhabitants. Programs and demonstrations occur on days when staffing is available and vary from day to day.
If you have more time:
- Walk (by trails) or drive to historic Bethesda Church (1 mile) and visit this corner of Hopewell's history.
- During Apple Harvest Season (September through October, or as long as there are apples), pick your own apples from the park's orchard of historic varieties (a charge per pound is collected).
- Hike the park's trails to outlying areas of the park and other public use lands beyond.
- Attend special events that occur throughout the year.
- Visit neighboring French Creek State Park and enjoy the many recreational opportunities it has to offer.
For assistance with planning your visit:
For assistance and further information on planning you visit, call 610-582-8773 to speak with a member of of our Visitor Center staff. They will be happy to provide any additional information.
