Hannaway Blacksmith Shop

At the gateway to the Great Road Heritage Campus at Chase Farm sits the Hannaway Blacksmith Shop. This is a one-story, barn-like structure built in the late 19th century that has been restored as a demonstration workshop. Turn-of-the-century blacksmithing demonstrations and classes at an operating forge are held here, helping to keep this old time craft alive for future generations. You will experience the ring of the anvil and the odor of coal and hot steel as blacksmiths forge pieces of the metal into hinges, nails, and other household items. Also located within the Hannaway Blacksmith Shop is a wheelwright shop where you can watch repairs being done on old wooden wheels from carriages and wagons alongside the blacksmith. Be sure to check out available dates on their calendar and a schedule of classes for those who want to experience the craft of hand forging for themselves.