Saturday Historical Demonstration: Blacksmithing

Experience the heat, hammer, and skill of blacksmithing at Joshua’s Forge, located on the Sam Houston Museum grounds next to the museum store.

Watch as a blacksmith transforms raw metal into functional items using age-old techniques. From heating iron in the forge to shaping it on the anvil, this craft showcases the strength, precision, and artistry behind metalwork. Learn about the tools of the trade, the history of blacksmithing, and its role in shaping everyday life.

You may also like the following events from Sam Houston Memorial Museum & Republic of Texas Presidential Library:

• Next Saturday, 28th February, 10:00 am, Saturday Historical Demonstration: Spinning in Huntsville
• Next Sunday, 1st March, 05:30 pm, An Evening with Sam in Huntsville
• Next month, 10th March, 10:00 am, Spring Break at the Museum, March 10 - 13, 2026 in Huntsville