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Meet a Working Blacksmith in a Colonial Town

About this experience

Blacksmiths are a rarity in our mass produced age. You can meet and watch a working blacksmith who has created objects ranging from tools to hangers and hooks to artisan art creations. Watch him at his craft and see authentic blacksmith tools. Learn about how history of blacksmithing had an important role in colonial towns like Lexington. Discover blacksmithing materials, how a forge works, and the science behind blacksmithing, including how coal turns into coke and how temperature affects the malleability of metal. Optional: kids can do clay craft to experiment with moulding and shaping Enjoy homemade corn bread and lemonade after and go home with a blacksmith souvenir.

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  • Duration: 1 hr
  • Private experience

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Meet a Working Blacksmith in a Colonial Town
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Plan your experience

Time on the tour1 hr
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Guide languagesEnglish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 1 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What is included

  • Discover blacksmithing materials, how forge works, and age-old blacksmithing techniques

Not included

  • Forge may or may not be lit depending on weather conditions and timing

Itinerary and highlights

It used to be that every town had a blacksmith - they were the most essential tradesmen. In this engaging tour you will meet a working blacksmith who helps keep this age-old craft alive. Visit his small backyard shed and learn how the artist’s hammer helps to meld and bend metal into recognizable objects. Discover how hand-made tools were made and used and handed down for generations and the process of converting coal to coke in the forge.
Blacksmithing is a craft that combines material science, the technical knowledge of how to manipulate metal, skilled hand-eye coordination, malleability, chemical reactions, and destructive distillations.
You'll watch forging and hammer work and see tools that have been handed down for generations. Learn what drives us to continue this ancient craft and a blacksmith's role in society both past and present.
Blacksmith visit: 45 minutes to 1 hour. Optional: Combine with a kid's craft: Try your hand at blacksmithing by using modeling clay and a mallet, and block. Experiment with material and how it can be shaped and molded.
The activity starts in blacksmith shed and if craft is included, ends in kitchen of colonial home. Leave with a souvenir hook.

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Meeting and pickup information

  • Park in front of our white house on street.
  • We can pick up participants from hotel if needed.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Keene Metaling

Accessibility and practical details

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 1 hr.
What are the pickup arrangements?
We can pick up participants from hotel if needed.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 5–17; Adult tickets: age 18+; Senior tickets: age 55+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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