The Furnace Town Blacksmithing Guild and the Gichner Memorial Forge

The Furnace Town Guild was created to teach blacksmithing to those interested, with the hope of having some of those taught demonstrate in the Furnace Town Historic Forge.  This historic double-forge is a good representation of a blacksmithing shop in the early 1800's.

The Guild is also used by those who wish to work in a modern forge.  A new shop, named The Gichner Memorial Forge, was built adjoining the existing forge with the help of Bill Gichner who donated tools, equipment and funds.  Bill Gichner owned and operated for more than fifty years a store, Iron Age Antiques, which specialized in blacksmithing tools and equipment.  The incredible collection of valuable tools now equips both the modern and historic forges at Furnace Town.

SEE FACT SHEET: ARTISANS AT FURNACE TOWN.