With Fall well established, come with us for a snappy ride on November 21, into the country-
side to view the Cornwall iron furnace, which supplied cannon to Washington's Army, as well as
stoves, fire backs and other commercial iron products for use in colonial days. The location of
the furnace, in an area rich in iron deposits (the Cornwall Ore Banks), limestone and timber,
made Cornwall a highly productive site. The furnace operated from 1742 to 1883; the mines until
1972. Then Hopewell Furnace, now a National Historic Site, a living museum complete with
blacksmith shop, general store, furnace, furnace master house and more. Between the two, we will
lunch at the Hotel Hershey. We'll also sneak in a stop at a soft pretzel factory (you can buy
them hot off the line) and candy/snack shop (they have opera fudge!). Should be a fun day for
adults and children alike. Leave church at 8 a.m.; be back by 5 p.m. Cost is $10 for
transporation, modest fee at Cornwall, lunch at Hershey and $2 for Hopewell (children free).
Sign-up by November 13. Sign-up sheet is on the church office door.
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