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Virtual Tour Introduction

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Welcome to Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Hopewell operated as an Iron Plantation from c.1771 to 1883. In that time, workers produced all kinds of products from cast iron stoves to pig iron bars. The term Iron Plantation is attributed to a business in a rural location that exclusively produces iron. In this rural setting, the resources for producing iron were readily available. Because of this rural location though, Hopewell Furnace operated as a nearly self-sustaining place of life and work. So, for example, today you’ll see buildings that you’d expect to see from an industrial site such as the Cast House and Blacksmith Shop. But you’ll also see pastures, a barn and even a store. To learn more about Hopewell Furnace explore our website, like us on Facebook and visit in person starting at the visitor center.

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Discover Hopewell Furnace's virtual tour with Ranger Koch.

Duration

43.785 seconds

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NPS Video

Date Created

10/02/2020

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