Richfield Historical Society

Richfield, WI

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Blacksmith Day
October 5, 2024

On a sunny crisp fall day, many visitors enjoyed the Richfield Historical Society's 3rd Blacksmith Day held at the Richfield Historical/Nature Park. This event relived the skills of blacksmiths long ago as they were an important element of any crossroad community.

The visitors enjoyed seeing blacksmiths demonstrating their talents as they hammered glowing metal and shaped it into a useful tool or decorative item.

Blacksmith

Blacksmith

 

Blacksmith
Blacksmith

 

 

There were numerous activities in the Pioneer Homestead area.

Hammering Metal
Hammering Metal

 

Shredding Cornstalks
Shredding Cornstalks
Open fire cooking
Open Fire Cooking
Log Barn
Inside the Log Barn

 

Making Cotton CandyMaple cotton candy is a special treat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food TentOf course, hot dogs and beverages were available for those who were hungry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Silent AuctionNew this year was a Silent Auction.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank You to the Blacksmiths, Visitors and Volunteers
who made this event a success.

Comment on Facebook:
"This was our first time there, and we really enjoyed it ❤"

 

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