Building America: Blacksmithing

Trades were crucial to constructing buildings in America before, during and after the Revolution.  Our…
Read more
Location
Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm
Date
Sat, May 23
Time
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Event Details

Date
Saturday, May 23
Time
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location

Greenbank Mills & Philips Farm
500 Greenbank Rd.,
Wilmington, DE 19808

Event Type
Ticket Cost
Free, no registration required
  • Family Friendly
  • IN Budget
  • Wilmington250

Event Website

Description

Trades were crucial to constructing buildings in America before, during and after the Revolution.  Our Building America programs include demonstrations and interpretation of trades.  We will discuss the tools and techniques associated with blacksmithing and demonstrate the techniques used to bend and shape metal during the Revolution.

Map

Nearby

Parking

Riverfront Wilmington
815 Justison Street,
Wilmington, DE 19801
3.77 miles
Willing Street Parking Lot
Willing Street,
Wilmington, DE
4.19 miles

Food & Drink

Bellefonte Brewing Company - Old Capitol Trail
3605 Old Capitol Trail,
Unit C8,
Wilmington, DE 19808
0.64 miles
Capers & Lemons
301 Little Falls Drive,
Wilmington, DE 19808
1.4 miles
Poke Bros. - Kirkwood Hwy
4571 Kirkwood Highway,
Wilmington, DE 19808
1.68 miles
Limestone BBQ and Bourbon
2062 Limestone Road,
Wilmington, DE 19808
1.81 miles
James Street Tavern
2 S. James St,
Wilmington, DE 19804
2.2 miles
Mulrooney's Tavern
201 New Road,
Wilmington, DE 19805
2.58 miles

Hotels

Riverfront Wilmington
815 Justison Street,
Wilmington, DE 19801
3.77 miles
Sheraton Suites Wilmington
422 Delaware Avenue,
Wilmington, DE 19801
4.36 miles
Hotel du Pont
1007 North Orange Street,
Wilmington, DE 19801
4.48 miles
Doubletree Hotel - Downtown
700 King St.,
Wilmington, DE 19801
4.5 miles

Related Blogs

View all
View all