The Blacksmiths Forge

The heritage MacIsaac Blacksmith Forge, which stands on the Museum grounds in Cape North, recently has been refurbished with a new foundation, roof and other parts, and is now fully operational. Museum blacksmiths fashion nails, hooks and other implements several days each week during the Museum’s open season. Some of these artifacts may be purchased in the Museum’s Gift Shop.

Visitors to the Museum are encouraged to stop in at the forge, and see a demonstration of this important occupation – more important in times past, but still alive and well in the present.

These photos show the MacIsaac Forge, and blacksmith intern Jeffrey Grover at work.

1.Visitors line up to see a demonstration of the blacksmith’s art.

2.Jeffrey at work, heating an iron rod.

3.The forge fire, fuelled by coal.	4.Working the rod with hammer and anvil.

5.Completed Artifact Presented to NS Lt. Governor Mayann Francis