NPS Hopewell Furnace

About NPS Hopewell Furnace Android App

Explore Hopewell Furnace with this official National Park Service app! Hopewell's stories and sites reveal its important role in our nation's industrial history. See the furnace where cannon were cast for the Revolutionary War. Touch objects to learn about family life during the furnace's heyday in the 1830s and 40s. Discover the process (and the recipe) for making iron from charcoal, ore, and limestone. Pick apples in the autumn from Hopewell's orchard. All this and more waits for you to explore.

# Features

Map – The map covers the furnace and surrounding village, principle roads, and select trails. The map is easy to use while outdoors and features descriptions of points of interest across the park and multiple zoom levels. By tapping the “Locate me” icon, you will always know where you are.

Explore – Tap the “Explore” button to learn more about points of interest with lively text and photographs.

Tours – Discover the history that took place here with self-guided audio tours.

Special Events and Programs – Get up-to-date information from the National Park Service about what is happening at Hopewell Furnace.

Postcard – With the tap of a button, share a National Park Service digital postcard with friends and family.

Accessibility – Audio-described sites, alternative text images, combined with the built-in iOS accessibility features, will let all people enjoy Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site.