18th-Century Blacksmithing

Discover how blacksmiths in the 18th century took the black metals and forged them into everything from farm tools to firearms. Learn how the laborers at the Anderson Armory contributed to the efforts of the American Revolutionary War and how their work contributes to Colonial Williamsburg’s mission today.

The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation is a private, nonprofit 501(c)3 educational institution that operates the largest U.S. history museum.