Long Pond Iron Works

Where: Hewitt, NJ
More Info: There is no charge to tour the grounds, which are open from sunrise to sunset. There is a small charge to enter the museum.
Trip Assessment:
Ease ✮✮✮
Expense $
Family Fun ♥♥♥

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Founded in 1766, Long Pond Ironworks made iron for many purposes and was in continuous operation until 1882. You can still see the ruins of the iron furnaces and other buildings located in the historic town of Hewitt. The Friends of Long Pond Ironworks is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the Ironworks and other associated structures. Click here to learn more about them. According to the official website, "the village and furnaces at Long Pond produced iron for the Continental Army, for the American forces in the War of 1812, and for the Union Army during the Civil War. Long Pond Ironworks is listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places and has been designated a National Historic Landmark." The museum is open during the weekends between the hours of 1pm and 4pm between April and November. Visitors to the museum can see artifacts and exhibits from the ironworks era. Click here to read a more detailed history of Long Pond Ironworks. The Visitors Center and Museum is located on Greenwood Lake Turnpike (Rt. 511) in West Milford. Click here for a list of directions.