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Hopewell Furnace Welcomes Submissions for Independence Day Writing Contest

March 16, 2024 · Source: National Park Service

An American flag sits in front of the Ironmaster's Mansion porch. The porch bannisters are covered in American flag decorative bunting.
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Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, in collaboration with the Friends of Hopewell Furnace, is accepting essay submissions for inclusion in this year’s Independence Day programming at the park on July 4th. Students in Grades 6 – 12 attending school within the boundaries of local school districts of Antietam, Boyertown, Coatesville, Daniel Boone, Downingtown, Exeter, Governor Mifflin, Oley Valley, Owen J Roberts, Phoenixville, Pottsgrove, Pottstown, Reading, Spring-Ford, Twin Valley, and Wyomissing are encouraged to participate.

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