Visit the Fort Larned Blacksmith

Frontier army posts needed one or more blacksmiths to make or repair tools and other items for daily use. Here at Fort Larned we have a blacksmith who can demonstrate 19th century blacksmithing skills. The blacksmith is usually working in his shop from late Spring through early Fall. The best time to catch him is on the weekends, although he's also available several days during the week. If you want to make sure and see him, it's best to call ahead to see if he'll be here the day you visit. The blacksmith shop is located in the shops building, one of two buildings on the east side of the Parade Ground. We don't have scheduled demonstrations times; if you drop in on him, he'll show you how he uses fire, an anvil, and his tools to turn iron into everyday objects. If you're lucky, he might even send you home with a hand-forged souvenir!