Blacksmithing 101

Name: Blacksmithing 101
Start: 2026-06-20
Location: 1510 Camp Meridale Rd

Jun

Date

20 Jun (Saturday)

Time

Sat, Jun 20 – Sun, Jun 21

Venue

1510 Camp Meridale Rd

Meridian, MS, United States

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📝 Useful Information

In Meridian, MS, there is a recurring Blacksmithing 101 event specifically designed for service members and veterans, as well as general demonstrations held at local heritage sites.

Are you looking for a class open to the general public, or are you specifically interested in the veteran-only events at Camp Meridale?

To help you find the best fit, I can look for:

Upcoming Blacksmithing 101 Events

Other Local Blacksmithing Opportunities

•Blacksmithing 101 - Soldiers Freedom Outdoors

•Date(s) & Time(s): April 11–12, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM EST.

•Location: Camp Meridale, 1510 Camp Meridale Rd, Meridian, MS.

•Type: Hands-on workshop exclusively for service members and veterans.

•Description: Led by expert instructor Carl Oliver, participants learn the fundamentals of forging and shaping steel. This two-day class focuses on bladesmithing, where each student will forge and finish their own knife to take home. Lunch is provided both days.

•Cost/Tickets: Registration typically requires proof of service (DD214 or military ID). Contact Soldiers Freedom Outdoors for specific pricing and registration details.

•Soldiers Freedom Outdoors

•Mississippi Industrial Heritage Museum (Soulé Steam Feed Works)

•(Soulé Steam Feed Works)

•Details: While they do not have a dedicated "101" class schedule for March 2026, the museum features active blacksmithing demonstrations at their annual events.

•Upcoming Highlights:

•Soulé Spring Steam-Up: May 10, 2025 (check for 2026 dates), featuring operating steam engines and potential forge demonstrations.

•Maker Faire Meridian: Tentatively set for August 15, 2026, where makers demonstrate forging skills at the Soulé Blacksmith Shop Forge.

•Location: 1808 4th St, Meridian, MS.

•Mississippi Forge Council

•Details: A non-profit educational organization dedicated to teaching traditional blacksmithing. They meet every 3rd Saturday at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Jackson, MS (approx. 90 miles from Meridian). They offer regular classes and public demonstrations.

•Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum

•General public beginner workshops in nearby cities (e.g., Jackson or Hattiesburg).

•Upcoming dates for the Soulé Steam Museum's next demonstration day.

•Registration deadlines for the April 11–12 veteran workshop.

Updated at 19 Mar 2026