Basic Blacksmithing at Mabry Mill

Aug 22, 2008

Explore the mystical world of blacksmithing in a century old shop. Learn the fundamentals of the trade and take home your own hand-forged wall hook. Fee: $10 friends Members/$15 non-members

Skilled park rangers and master cultural volunteers will be leading hands-on workshops this summer at Mabry Mill. The public is invited to come and learn a new skill and help keep these traditions alive.

These workshops are sponsored by Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway, a non-profit, membership orgaization that recruits and provides leadership for park volunteers. For Friends membership information call 1-800-228 PARK or go to blueridgefriends.org.

There is a fee for these workshops that covers the cost of materials and supports the Friends. Fees range from $15 to $35 and are payable the day of the workshop in cash or check made out to Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Advanced reservations are requested as space is limited. Interested people may make reservations by calling the Rocky Knob Visitor Center at (540) 745 9662.

Location Information

Milepost: 176

Location: Mabry Mill, VA

Time: 1-4pm

Cost: varies

Contact Information

Telephone: (540) 745 9662

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