Event
Hands-On History: Molding and Casting
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 40.205460, -75.773885
Program takes place in the Cast House within the historic furnace complex.
Repeating Event
Days:
Every week on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Dates:
June 01, 2025 to August 31, 2025
Time:
11:00 AM
Duration:
1 hour
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Talk
Program starts promptly at 11:00 am in the Cast House. Please allow at least 5 minutes to walk downhill from the Visitor Center to the Cast House. Arrive early, as space is limited.
Description
Historically, the casting of iron products was an exact craft, and the moulders who practiced it were among the highest paid of ironworkers. It took years to gain the necessary skills, and the craft was often passed from father to son.
During this program, you can try your hand as a Hopewell molder! Experience the hands-on process of making a sand mold. Gain a better understanding of the craft of the molder and how they contributed to the furnace operation.
This program is free and family friendly.
Reservation or Registration: No
This program has a limited capacity and space is first-come, first-served.
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