WKU News

The Kentucky Forge Council and Kentucky Museum invite our community to attend the annual Hammer-In at WKU, a celebration of the metal workers' trade, to be held this Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Museum's front lawn. 

The Hammer-In is a free and family-friendly event that provides demonstrations, introductory hands-on opportunities, and discussions about metalworking. Activities include:

• Forge demonstrations,
• Tinsmithing demonstrations,
• Aluminum Pour demonstration and make-your-own pour,
• Basic Forge Skills demonstrations,
• Opportunity to learn about joining metal working associations and getting started in the trade,
• Learn about and become a member of the Kentucky Forge Council,
• Kentucky Folklife Program Narrative Stage, including an interview with this year's featured demonstrator, and
• Big T's Bar-B-Cue Food Truck.

This year, we welcome featured demonstrator Rob Robinson of Sand & Steel. A blacksmith from Mt. Juliet, TN, Robinson specializes in 18th century and historical ironworking. Forging for over twenty years, Robinson has taught classes throughout Middle Tennessee and at various conferences, while serving as President of the Appalachian Area Chapter of Blacksmiths. He will be demonstrating how to make the Kentucky Doublebit Axe.

Free parking is available off of Kentucky Street in WKU parking lots. Follow the Hammer In Parking Signs. For GPS directions, use our street address: 1444 Kentucky Street, Bowling Green, KY 42101

For more information and a schedule of events, visit the Hammer-In website here.

The Hammer-In at WKU is sponsored by Logan Aluminum and Atmos Energy. It is presented in partnership with the Kentucky Folklife Program and WKU League of Sculptors, and is sanctioned by the Appalachian Area Chapter of Blacksmiths.