Blacksmith Shop Grand Opening

For the first time in over 200 years a working blacksmith shop will operate at Historic Mount Vernon, beginning with a grand opening ceremony on April 1 at 11:00 a.m.

For the first time in over 200 years a working blacksmith shop will operate at Historic Mount Vernon, beginning with a grand opening ceremony on April 1 at 11:00 a.m. The blacksmith shop has been reconstructed at the original location of George Washington’s shop after years of research and archaeological excavations.

Blacksmithing demonstrations will take place Wednesday - Sunday through November, giving visitors a dynamic view of 18th-century smithing by creating the same household and agricultural items that were used on Washington’s plantation.

Included in Estate admission.