Ugly Duck Forge

05/15/2026

First knife I've ever made. Split railroad spike dagger

05/08/2026

Basket twist railroad spike with marbles inside. Pretty neat looking. Decoration or the start of a door knocker what do y'all think?

05/08/2026

So I've added a tiny sledgehammer to the tiny tool set. Come check them out this weekend. Friday noon to 5pm Saturday noon to 9pm and Sunday noon to 5pm

05/04/2026

Got the shed cleaned up on Friday and had 1838 days on Saturday. It was a great festival to start the season off with. Thank you to everyone that helped make it happen

04/29/2026

Music , games and demonstrations plus much more. Come out may 2nd from 10am to 5pm

04/21/2026

Experience 1838 -
Join us May 2, 2026, and step into Indiana's Only Canal Town full of living history, old-fashioned demonstrations, music, and dancing.

May 2, 2026
10 AM - 5 PM

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03/10/2026

Historic 1838 Days –May 2, 2026
Volunteer Sign-Up

Step Back in Time in Metamora!
Help bring history to life in Metamora’s Historic 1838 Canal Town.
We are looking for volunteers who can demonstrate traditional crafts and skills from the 1800s. Wear your best time-period clothing and help visitors experience history through live demonstrations, storytelling, and hands-on activities.
Historic Skills & Demonstrations Needed
What craft or historical skill can you demonstrate?
Examples include:
Candle Making
Tinsmithing
Corn Husk Doll Making
Wood Carving
Weaving Demonstrations
Basket Weaving
Quilting or Sewing
Broom Making
Any other traditional 1800s skill.
We are also looking for volunteers to help with old time games like sack races, three legged races and a watermelon seed spitting contest.
Share your knowledge and help keep these historic crafts alive! Your help is greatly appreciated!!!
Please call or text Robin Murrell at 765-265-3819 or Message or email Tina Paola-West [email protected]

03/07/2026

Come see me and 1838 Photography at the County Business and Travel Expo tomorrow March 7th from 9am to 5pm. I will be selling my forged crosses and pendants. I will also have a limited number of tiny crow bars (4 inches long). We look forward to seeing you

03/03/2026

02/13/2026

The old forge blower is looking good now thanks to Lacey Murrell . Thank you kiddo