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Hinges & Heritage: Blacksmithing at Oconee Station

Philip Simmons Artist Blacksmith Guild

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Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 04:00 pm

Oconee Station State Historic Site

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Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 04:00 pm - Sun, 14 Sep, 2025 at 11:00 pm (EDT)

Oconee Station State Historic Site

Tamassee, South Carolina, United States

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Hinges & Heritage: Blacksmithing at Oconee Station
🏠 Forge History with Us This September at Oconee Station! ⚒️🔥
Set your sights on September 13–14 as the Phillip Simmons Artist Blacksmith Guild brings heat and heritage to the Oconee Station State Historic Site in Walhalla, SC! Some members may arrive on Friday the 12th, with forging likely starting that evening and continuing through the weekend.

🏛️ The Mission:
We’ll be replacing approximately 20 shutter hinges on the historic homes, many originals are worn down, and others were replaced with fabricated versions that don’t reflect traditional blacksmithing methods. Guild members will forge authentic strap hinges using traditional forge welding techniques, honoring the site’s Appalachian Gilded Age architecture.

This isn’t just a project, it’s preservation in action. And it’s a chance for the public to see real history being forged, one glowing hinge at a time.

📍 Location:
Oconee Station State Historic Site
500 Oconee Station Rd, Walhalla, SC 29691
South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism

🛏️ Lodging Details:
The park is generously providing lodging in the Barracks for the smiths, complete with kitchen, bathrooms, and bunks. A few camper/RV spots (approx. 3) are also available.

📩 RSVP & Questions:
Guild members, please email Chris Carroll at Y2hyaXN0aXp1bSB8IGdtYWlsICEgY29t to let us know you’re coming or if you have questions.

💬 Public Welcome!
We strongly encourage visitors to attend. This is a unique opportunity to witness traditional blacksmithing up close and learn how craftsmanship can keep history alive.

⚙️ More details coming soon, stay tuned and help us spread the word!
#HammerIn #PSABG #ForgingHistory #OconeeStation #AppalachianArchitecture #TraditionalCraftsmanship #HistoricPreservation


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Hinges & Heritage: Blacksmithing at Oconee Station, 12 September | Event in Tamassee | AllEvents
Hinges & Heritage: Blacksmithing at Oconee Station
Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 04:00 pm