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Celebrating 300 years of Iron and Steel Heritage 2016 Anniversary Kick-off www.ironandsteelheritage.org 300 Years of Powering Freedom through Iron & Steel Production Tuesday, March 15; 7:30 PM Schuylkill River Heritage Center The Foundry Building, 2 Main Street,,Phoenixville The first iron forge in Pennsylvania was started in 1716 by Thomas Rutter on the banks of the Manatawny Creek in Douglass Township, Berks County. In 1717, Coventry Forge was established at Coventryville, Chester County; the second forge in PA. These were the forerunners of the many Pennsylvania forges which were so vital to early settlers and provided much of the ordinance in our struggle for independence. Three hundred years later, Chester County still plays a mighty role in all parts of the metals industry. Courage and ability must never grow old, and although we work at different tasks today, we have the need of the same incentives as that which built our iron and steel heritage. Help us honor that legacy! Please join us for the 2016 Kick-Off of the Chester County 300th Year of Iron and Steel Celebration. Representatives from historic places reflecting our remarkable iron and steel heritage from around the county and beyond will share their activities and events that are planned for this commemorative year. Come hear from Colebrookdale Railroad, Joanna Furnace, Fricks Lock, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, Warwick Furnace, Schuylkill River Heritage Center, Valley Forge National Historical Site, Welkenweir, Historic Yellow Springs, Historic Sugartown and the National Iron and Steel Heritage Museum. Don’t miss this fun and informative FREE event! Information: 610-935-2181 More Signature Special Events 300 Years of Iron & Steel – Supplying Freedom by Trolley! Thursday, July 14th 3:00 to 7:00 pm Historic Yellow Springs 1685 Art School Road, Chester Springs HOP ON OUR TROLLEY AND celebrate 300 years of iron and steel in Chester County touring sites that supplied products to aid the fight for freedom in the founding of our country. The Yellow Springs Revolutionary War Hospital supplied medicine and care for the Continental Army; the Woolen Mill at Charlestown Village produced cloth to dress soldiers and civilians; the Continental Powder Works produced gunpowder; the Mill at Anselma produced flour to feed the growing population and the army. Visit these sites as well as learn about the churches, cemeteries, barns, mills, schools, covered bridges and iron mine sites along our scenic Chester County byways. TROLLEY RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: Trolley Tours will depart every 20 minutes from The Washington at Yellow Springs beginning at 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. For reservations go to Eventbrite or call 610 827-7414 Ext. 10. Handicapped accessibility limited. FREE program. 300 Years of Forging Our Future and Our Freedom Thursday, August 25th 5:00 to 7:00 pm Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site 2 Mark Bird Lane, Elverson 610-592-8773 www.nps.gove/hofu 300 Years of Iron & 100 Year of Park Service SPONSORS: Pine Forge Academy, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Tour Information: In 1716, Rutter’s Bloomery, later named Pine Forge, was the first iron forge in Pennsylvania. Come celebrate 300 years of iron heritage at our National Park dedicated to the history of iron production in the mid-Atlantic and help us commemorate the 100th Anniversary celebration of the founding of the National Park Service. Our program will feature the Pine Forge Academy Choir presenting a special program composed in honor of this tri-centennial moment. Additionally, there will be Hopewell village and furnace tours, demonstrations, and birthday cake! FREE Event 2016 Anniversary Closing Ceremonies 300 Years of Building Freedom: From Colliers to Steelworkers Saturday, October 1st 12:00 to 4 pm National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum 50 South 1st Avenue, Coatesville 610-384-9282 www.steelmuseum.org Mingle with those who help preserve the history of steelmaking at the Steelworkers Reunion Barbeque where guests enjoy all-you-can-eat barbeque, sides and drinks. This event provides members of the community an opportunity to join with former Lukens Steel and current ArcelorMittal Steel employees and their families, in the Lukens National Historic District. You will witness a ceremony in which ArcelorMittal employees are awarded pins acknowledging their extended service at the Coatesville steelmaking operations and you will share in our enduring iron and steel legacy. The National Iron & Steel Heritage Museum will open its newest exhibit, Coatesville Rolls into World War I, at this Signature Event and you will be among the first to experience it. Call for Barbeque Luncheon costs. FREE tours.