Scenes from Banneker's Colonial Market Fair

We were contacted two days before the Banneker Colonial Fair, as they were in sudden need of a blacksmith.  We had kept the weekend open, and were happy to help out.  It was a lovely event, and we were so glad to have been a part of it.   We'd never heard of Benjamin Banneker previously, and what a loss that was.  We are grateful to have learned about this amazing man!

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Gathering of Friends at Claude Moore's Colonial Market Fair

We had a wonderful time at Claude Moore Colonial Farm’s October Market Fair.  It was truly a gathering of friends on both sides of the safety ropes, as we had friends forging with us and as we also got to catch up with lots of regular visitors.  We’ve been doing these Market Fairs for the past 4 years and it’s always nice to see everyone. 

We focused on forging rookers and votive candleholders both days of the fair.  And, what’s a Market Fair without turkeys or geese roaming the grounds, not to mention the famous call of “Bread, Bread for Sale”…?

Please mark your calendars now for the May Market Fair at Claude Moore on May 18th and 19th— we’d love to see you!