Programs and Events

Park Rangers and Volunteers pour molten aluminum in a mold using historic methods.

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Join a ranger for an introduction to the site’s history as an iron plantation community during the American Industrial Revolution as well as the natural and cultural resources present throughout the park.

Check the park's calendar before you come to the park, and plan to join one of our ranger programs. Below is what to expect though the year. Events are scheduled on the calendar and are available based on park staffing.

 

Ask the experts all your furnace questions!

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Programs

Check the calendar to find out when you can experience these programs and more!

Welcome to Hopewell Furnace Walking Tour

Walk with a ranger to learn more about iron-making at Hopewell, the people who lived and worked here, and how places like this shaped the nation.

Hands-On History: Molding and Casting

Experience the hands-on process of making a sand mold and "casting" molds with plaster. Gain a better understanding of the craft of the molder and how they contributed to the furnace operation.

Hopewell Furnace and the American Revolution Talk

Learn more about the role Hopewell Furnace and places like it played in the American Revolution.

Hopewell Hikes

Hike Hopewell's trails with a Park Ranger. Hike locations and topics change. Check the event calendar for more information.

Living History Demonstrations

See costumed interpreters demonstrate historic skills like blacksmithing, fiber arts, and baking.

 

A magical lantern lit walk in the village at Hopewell Furnace.

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Event Schedule 2026

Click each event or check the calendar to learn more.

2026 Date		Event
April 25		Park Day (Volunteer Service Projects) Civilian Conservation Corps Encampment
May 9		Welcome Spring
May 9 - May 16		Spring Charcoal Burn
May 23		Aluminum Casting Demonstration
June 13		Historic Baseball at French Creek
July 4		Independence Day
August 1		Establishment Day
August 1- August 8		Summer Charcoal Burn
September 5		Aluminum Casting Demonstration
September 26		National Public Lands Day ( Volunteer Service Projects)
October 17		Legends by Lantern Light
December 5		Hopewell for the Holidays

 

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