# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Forging a Nation: Blacksmithing Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Discover the power of craft and community at Blacksmithing Day at Old Economy Village, part of our America 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 of early America’s most innovative communal societies.

Visitors can watch live forging demonstrations, try hands-on activities, and learn how the Harmonists combined skill, cooperation, and ingenuity to transform raw iron into objects that sustained their community. This immersive experience highlights the critical role of craftsmanship, teamwork, and innovation in building a thriving 19th-century village, offering a hands-on connection to America’s industrial and communal heritage. 

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.

This event is supported by an America250 Beaver County Mini-Grant.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ambridge/forging-a-nation-blacksmithing-day/200030360554508
- **Event Categories**: art, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 118

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Ambridge
- **state**: PA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 270 16th St, Ambridge, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15003
- **lat**: 40.59829
- **long**: -80.23156
- **full address**: 270 16th St, Ambridge, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15003

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Forging a Nation: Blacksmithing Day being held?
  - **A:** Forging a Nation: Blacksmithing Day takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 270 16th St, Ambridge, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 15003.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Forging a Nation: Blacksmithing Day?
  - **A:** Forging a Nation: Blacksmithing Day is organized by Old Economy Village.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Forging a Nation: Blacksmithing Day is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ambridge, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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