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Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

The Art Of Making Charcoal At Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is an example of a charcoal iron plantation. Charcoal was the fuel of the iron furnace and its production was an integral part of the plantation. Several times each summer, in a small fenced-in area west of the charcoal barn, colliers, or charcoal makers, practice the art of producing charcoal using a charcoal pit.

The Essential RVing Guide

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

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