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Sparks
fly from the forge as another useful tool begins to take shape.
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Darke County Parks
Seeking Blacksmiths
Darke County Parks is looking for anyone interested in the time honored
trade of blacksmithing. People have been working iron for over 3500
years, and until the, relatively, recent past, the blacksmith was the
hub of the community. Everything from carriage springs to horseshoes
and meat forks to roofing nails came from the blacksmith’s shop. It is
that heritage from over 200 years ago that the blacksmith shop at
Shawnee Prairie Preserve is trying to honor.
The park district is particularly interested in those with experience
in the blacksmith trade, especially Master Blacksmiths, but will take
anyone with a passion to learn. To inquire about volunteering to work
in the Shawnee Prairie Preserve Blacksmith Shop, please call the park
office at (937) 548-0165. For general information about any Darke
County Parks or the park programs, email info@darkecountyparks.org or
call the number above.
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