Milton Historical Society

Service: Waldie Blacksmith Shop and Carriage Room

Record #: MIL0007
Last Full Update: 22 Nov 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-875-4156
E-Mail HistoryMilton@gmail.com
Website www.miltonhistoricalsociety.ca/historic-properties/waldie-blacksmith-shop/
Contact Form www.miltonhistoricalsociety.ca/contact-us
Social Media Facebook Facebook, YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact John Challinor II, President
Alternate Contact Marsha Waldie, Board Member
Volunteer Coordinator Nadia English, Volunteer Coordinator

Site Information

Located In Community Milton
Address & Map
Waldie Blacksmith Shop/Milton Historical Society
16 James St
Milton, ON L9T 2P4
Intersection Martin St and Main St E
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Agency Information

Established 1865
Primary Executive Kate Pelczar, Secretary
Alternate Executive Bruce Carlin, Past President
Funding Donations ; Membership fees
Elections Annual General Meeting

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

A living history museum dedicated to preserving the history of blacksmithing, not only as a profession, but also within Milton and Halton

Blacksmithing courses available:

  • Level 1 Introduction to Blacksmithing 
  • Level 2 Beginner Blacksmithing 
  • Knife Making

  • blacksmiths are usually working at the forge, except in winter months
  • Carriage Shop available to rent for meetings and events
  • call for more information or consult Milton Historical Society website
Hours
  • Most Saturday mornings 9 am-12 noon thoughout the summer otherwise by appointment or during special events/programs
Areas Served Halton Region ; Milton
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Contact for program registration information

Languages English
Fees Membership - Yearly ; Program - blacksmith classes ; Donation ; donations appreciated to cover cost of volunteer society

Categories and Classification

Service Categories Historic Preservation ; Meeting Space ; Museums
Older Adult Main Categories ARTS / CULTURE
Older Adult Sub-Categories Historic Preservation ; Museums & Historical Societies

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