This exhibit is open for static viewing Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Demonstrations are held every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (unless its a major holiday)
The Vista Forge at the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum offers classes in Blacksmithing at several skill levels. The instructors provide students the opportunities to try an ancient craft, make useful and decorative pieces, and learn classic techniques of both tool making and architectural ironwork. The Blacksmith Barn, located in Building G, has over 15 forging station, and shares space with the Wheelwright Shop and a line shaft powered machine shop. During the twice annual Antique Engine & Tractor Shows, the single cylinder kerosene engine in the barn is fired up allowing Blacksmiths to use the 200 pound Bradley Helve Power Hammer.