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Reservations are needed for this event! This is a event for school aged children (k-12).

A "Civil War Christmas" based off of journals written at the home place during the war. We blacksmithed tinsel (icicle) ornaments with Jamie. Decorated a period tree with Lee Anne. Made peanut chocolate and sorghum popcorn balls. At the end, we sang "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" which was written during the Civil War and passed out simple gifts of fruit and nuts.

Update!! This class is now full. (Waiting list is now open)
Gearing up for a brand new year! We can't wait to hear from you!

We are opening up registration for the fall semester 2024. Send a message if your family is interested in joining!

We visited the Olympia Mill Village Museum and learned about the mill. We did a little blacksmithing with Jamie Herndon of the Philip Simmons Artist Blacksmith Guild. It was a great day!!

A great day learning decorative blacksmithing!! Thank You Jamie Von Herndon! We appreciate all your time!
Christopher Werner was probably the most prolific decorative blacksmith in Charleston during the antebellum era. He went from making horseshoes to decorative gates and sign hangers. In the 20th century, Philip Simmons continued to keep the art of blacksmithing alive. He trained many so that it would continue on after his death. The South Carolina Blacksmith Guild honors his name in remembrance and is now called the Philip Simmons Artist Blacksmith Guild. Many blacksmiths currently are members of this guild.

Having a school class in a 1918 school house. A blast from the past!

Visiting a Bush River Quaker homestead.

Visited a church built in 1809

Blacksmith's came to share history and to teach how to make hooks and nails. Thank you Heyward and Jamie for showing us your skills! We enjoyed it very much!