Blacksmithing Demonstration - "Ask A Blacksmith"

Blacksmithing was an essential craft that was in high demand during the building of permanent settlements in the 1700-1800s. Come and watch a demonstration of basic blacksmithing techniques, and learn about the history of the craft and how important it was in building Foster Falls into what it would become in the late 1800s. Feel free to ask the ranger any questions during the demonstration.

Drop by anytime between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. at Shelter 2 in the Historic Village of Foster Falls.

You may also like the following events from Friends of New River Trail:

• This Saturday, 13th September, 11:00 am, "A Miner's Perspective" with Carl 'Gump' Blair & Gene Dunford in Austinville
• This Sunday, 14th September, 01:00 pm, Edible and Medicinal Plant Hike in Max Meadows
• Next Thursday, 18th September, 10:00 am, Driving Through History - Van Tour of the New River Trail (South End) in Galax