October 10, 2026 10:00 AM –4:00 PM
America 250: Forging a Nation: Blacksmithing Day Old Economy Village Historic Site
Discover the power of craft and community at Blacksmithing Day at Old Economy Village Historic Site, part of our American 250 commemorations. Step into the forge and explore how blacksmithing supported the daily life of the Harmony Society, shaping tools, hardware, and infrastructure essential to one the early America's most innovative communal societies. Visitors can watch live forging demonstrations and try hands activities. Activities include: Brass Pours by Bob Pickens, featuring a portable "Foundry on Wheels". Making "Drive-in Hooks" From Capewell Horse-Shoe Nails with Randy Palluch. "Rivet Forge" Demonstration by Chris Holt and more! Bring the family to witness history in action and experience the art, science, and legacy of blacksmithing in early American life.
