Art of the Forge: Blacksmith Workshop
Special Event
Please register through the Harpers Ferry Park Association
Step Back in Time: Experience the Art of Nineteenth-Century Blacksmithing
Discover the crucial role blacksmiths played in 19th-century life — from forging tools and hardware that kept daily life moving to crafting weapons for the U.S. Armory for national defense. Now, it’s your turn to wield the hammer! Learn this historic trade from Professional Blacksmith David Dufficy. Feel the heat of the forge, echo the clang of the hammer on hot iron, and create something with your own two hands — just as they did 150 years ago! Two-day workshop: 6/27 and 6/28.
Fees
Workshop Fee: $150; includes costs of instruction, coal, and metal. This fee does not include the park entrance fee, which is paid separately (valid pass holders, please show pass for entry).
Location
The Blacksmith Shop, in historic Lower Town, Harpers Ferry.
Schedule
Date:
Jun 28, 2026
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
6 hours
Contact Information
Harpers Ferry Park Association
304-535-6749
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Event Type
- Cultural/Craft Demonstration
- Other
- Partner Program