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Had a nice time at the 1750 Smithy today entertaining several groups of 4th grade student visitors who stopped by the fo...
05/07/2026

Had a nice time at the 1750 Smithy today entertaining several groups of 4th grade student visitors who stopped by the forge for a field trip. We talked about why Blacksmithing was important in the past and why it is still important today. Showed them a quick demo on making a decorative heart which starts as not much but comes to life on the anvil horn. ❤️

First picture I found of Hopewell Furnace from their website that shows some of the damage from the windstorm on March 1...
03/27/2026

First picture I found of Hopewell Furnace from their website that shows some of the damage from the windstorm on March 16th. A massive sycamore tree fell a short distance from the Smithy. Had it been another 20 feet over, the building would have been ruined. Other buildings and structures were damaged and many of the trails have been compromised. Fortunately all the livestock are safe and sound. There is much for the staff and volunteers to do to put the park back in order for everyone's enjoyment.

1 oz. coffee scoop headed to warmer weather in sunny Florida…. Will be happy to say good bye to winter!
03/01/2026

1 oz. coffee scoop headed to warmer weather in sunny Florida…. Will be happy to say good bye to winter!

Pretty awesome to be doing my engineering thing and finding a line shaft above an office ceiling. Wondering what this bu...
02/12/2026

Pretty awesome to be doing my engineering thing and finding a line shaft above an office ceiling. Wondering what this building was before.

Excellent demo and presentation by Matt Harris yesterday in Mt. Joy for the February Pennsylvania Artist Blacksmith Asso...
02/08/2026

Excellent demo and presentation by Matt Harris yesterday in Mt. Joy for the February Pennsylvania Artist Blacksmith Association meeting at Stan’s shop. Those who braved the wind chill were fortunate to see this grill with bronze elements forged as well as were treated to Carolyn’s famous Chicken Corn Soup. Next meeting will be in April at the Goggleworks in Reading.

Every blacksmith has a moment that sparked their creativity — a turning point that shaped their journey at the forge.Whe...
01/13/2026

Every blacksmith has a moment that sparked their creativity — a turning point that shaped their journey at the forge.

Whether it was a single hammer strike or years in the making, your story matters. Add your "Two Cents" and join me on this journey as we celebrate the craft, the community, and the stories that keep blacksmithing alive.

I’d love to hear from you.

Happy New Year!!! 2025 was a blessing! Looking forward to what 2026 brings!
01/03/2026

Happy New Year!!! 2025 was a blessing! Looking forward to what 2026 brings!

Had a great day yesterday greeting holiday visitors who happened upon the 1750 Smithy. It was a little cold, but we man...
12/18/2025

Had a great day yesterday greeting holiday visitors who happened upon the 1750 Smithy. It was a little cold, but we managed. Had one forge going for coal and smithing. The other had a small wood fire to keep warm. Will be back on the 27th and 29th. Bethlehem is a lovely town to visit!

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