Civilian Conservation Corps Encampment at Hopewell Furnace
Starts Sat, Nov 7, 10:00 AM · Free
About the program
Volunteer reenactors portraying Civilian Conservation Corps enlistees set up camp at Hopewell Furnace for the day, with programs and demonstrations that mark Veterans Day. Their programs cover the part the CCC played in restoring Hopewell Furnace and the work the organization did across the country during the Great Depression.
Visitors can watch woodcutting, see a historic cookstove and an original CCC truck, and step into one of the park's historic structures set up as makeshift barracks. World War I era equipment is on display as well, and you can learn how the CCC men at Hopewell Furnace, all World War I veterans, moved from the front lines of Europe to the woods of southeastern Pennsylvania.
At 11 AM, 1 PM and 3 PM, a ranger leads a guided tour of the furnace complex told through the voices of the CCC men who worked here, drawing on their own newsletters. Come early for a flag raising ceremony at 9 AM, and ask staff about the CCC Junior Ranger Book. The event may be changed or cancelled in bad weather.
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Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in Elverson offers an educational journey through well-preserved historic structures and engaging interactive demonstrations. Visitors praise the knowledgeable staff, scenic trails, and family-friendly activities, including a popular Junior Ranger program.
Run by Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site on BerksConnect. Details come from the provider's own listing; check there before you plan around a date.
