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  • Pamela Jarboe
  • Monday, September 24th, 2018
Hammer In at the Kentucky Museum

October 6, 2018


Contact: Charles Hurst, Charles.Hurst@wku.edu 270-745-6259


Kentucky Museum to Host Hammer-In, Celebrating the Metal Workers’ Trade
Bowling Green, KY: October 6, 2018 the grounds of the Kentucky Museum will be home to Hammer-In, an annual event celebrating the Metal Workers’ Trade. This community event as well as admission to the Kentucky Museum are free of charge.


A variety of activities are scheduled to take place from 10AM - 3PM.
o Forge Demonstrations
o Tinsmith Demonstrations
o Green Coal Classes*
o Kentucky Folklife Narrative Stage
o Aluminum Pour


*Pre-registration required for classes please contact: 270-745-2594


For more information visit: https://www.wku.edu/kentuckymuseum/hammer_in.php
Or Kentucky Forge Council: KFC

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