R. Eckert Tinware

03/15/2026

Some have asked do I demonstrate anymore in front of the public since my departure from Old Sturbridge Village. Certainly do with the Green Valley Homestead living history group myself and others formed. Here are some we've done in the past 2 years.

03/07/2026

Come on out and see us and all the other talent here today and tomorrow in Dover NH

01/12/2026

What is it? It's a sausage stuffer! Early New England farmers typically did the bulk of their butchering during the colder months. They made sausage so as not to waste smaller butchered bits that weren’t substantial enough on their own. Minced meat, fat, and spices were made into links, which were then cooked immediately or dried or smoked for longer-term storage. Funnels like this one were used to insert the sausage mix into casings.

12/17/2025

First beginners class this April. If you're interested check it out.

Join Master Tinsmith Richard Eckert for a fascinating look into the history and craft of historic household tin. Students will learn the basics of what comprised an early to mid-19th century tinsmith shop. Learn what roles tinsmiths played from the local to national level, and how it evolved over ti...

12/05/2025

This past July at the Sandy River & Rangeley Lakes RR Civil War weekend portraying an 1860's tinsmith.

11/29/2025

USS Cairo Pans & Ruggles Washington Artilley Cups for South Union Mills and the first batch of 18th Century Gill Measures for another client.

10/15/2025

Last Sunday having a great time at Historic Deerfield demonstrating tinsmithing at the time of the American War for Independence.

10/10/2025

Come on out this Sunday at Historic Deerfield to see 18th century Tinsmithing.

Historic Trade Demonstration: Tinsmithing with Richard Eckert@ Historic Deerfield, Hall Tavern (80 Old Main Street, Deerfield, MA 01342) on Sunday, October 12th from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Included in general admission.
https://www.historic-deerfield.org/events/tinsmithing-with-richard-eckert/
Http://www.historic-deerfield.org

05/23/2025

Come out and see 18th century tinware manufacturing.

The Marblehead Museum Colonial Craft Fair is May 24th, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. in the Jeremiah Lee Mansion Gardens. Learn more at: www.marbleheadmuseum/craftfair