For Mobility impaired: The park's visitor center and restrooms are handicap accessible to visitors. Much of the historic furnace community was built on a hillside. Roadways and trails in the park are earthen and sometimes rocky and uneven. Some of the historic buildings are accessible, others require negotiating steps or high door sills to enter. For hearing impaired: At the visitor center you may request to watch the 15 minute official park film "Hopewell Furnace: A Place of Opportunity " as well as shorter topic based films about: Sand Molding, Charcoal Making, Iron Casting, and Blacksmithing. All films have closed captions as well as written texts of the audio programs are available at the Visitor Center desk. For visually impaired: Large print versions of the park brochure and braille maps of the historic area are available. Individuals with specific accessibility requirements are encouraged contact the park in advance to discuss their needs. |
Last updated: May 15, 2022