Discover Foxfire House at Camp Furnace Hills
Step back in time at Foxfire House, a beautifully restored 19th-century Swiss-German stone bank house, proudly listed on the National Historic Registry.
This one-of-a-kind program site is more than a historic home. It features:
- A ten-plate stove
- A squirrel-tail bake oven
- A spring house
- A four-square heritage garden
Girls experience history hands-on through immersive programs that bring the rural Pennsylvania German life of the early 1800s to life. From cooking and crafting to storytelling and seasonal traditions, Foxfire House is where history feels real.
Click here for a photo tour of the interior and exterior tour of the Foxfire House.
Foxfire Adventures
Why Foxfire?
Step into 19th-century life with hands-on activities led by the Foxfire volunteer team. Plan your camp overnight to align with a scheduled event, or request a custom program during your stay.
Patch Perk: Every program that goes beyond a simple house tour includes the Foxfire House patch for participating girls.
Custom Troop Programs Available
Foxfire Activities by Girl Scout Level
- Daisies: Between Earth and Sky
- Brownies: Exploring the Past
- Juniors: Playing the Past
- Cadettes, Seniors and Ambassadors: Food, Fiber & Folklore and Cooking in the Past
Click here for a complete list of Girl Scout level programs.
Plan Your Visit
- Add Foxfire to your camp itinerary: Include a program when you reserve Camp Furnace Hills.
- Join a scheduled event: Browse current dates on the GSHPA Event Calendar.
- Request a custom program: Contact the Foxfire Team by emailing FoxfireHouse@gmail.com to check availability for your troop.
