Circa 1850
Blacksmithing was a vital part of everyday life prior to 1900. Most iron tools and implements in households, farms, wagoning etc. were made by a blacksmith. This chestnut log building was moved intact from a farm near Lynchburg, Virginia. Blacksmithing demonstrations and festivals are held at the village on occasion.
Blacksmith Faye LeCompte demonstrating his art 
Heating iron in a forge 
Johnathan Blake forging iron 
Blacksmithing tools 
Back of blacksmith shop 
Blacksmithing toolbox