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The William F. Moran, Jr. Museum & Foundation, Inc
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Help us in our mission to educate, preserve and promote the ancient art and craft of hand forged knives and tools by becoming a member or donating.
Find us! Easy access from the DC/Baltimore area, and a short drive from local airports!
A Bill Moran knife will be on display at
Edgeworks Knife & Supply
200 N. Market St., Frederick, MD 21701
Check back Frequently to see new Moran Knives!
Click on the QR code at Edgeworks for special information.
The first Thursday and third Thursday of each month is an Open Forge at the Academy. You must be a member and qualified to operate the equipment. Please note that all safety and usage rules apply during the event.
Check out the catalog of books in Bill Moran's personal library from the meu bar (Moran Library), or click HERE!
Please Note:
All Open Forge sessions are for qualified members for The
Moran Foundation who are trained in the Safety, Use and
Maintenance of each machine (no exceptions). We do offer and encourage visitors to come and observe at these events.
"Moran Shop Meetings" are open to all visitors of all ages.
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Upcoming Events
Date(s) | Time | Event | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
Sep 27, 2025 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM | Moran Open House w/Forging demo in Bill's Shop and the pavilion & Museum Tours | |
Oct 2, 2025 | 5:00PM - 9:00PM | Open Forge | |
Oct 13 - 17, 2025 | 9:00AM - 5:00 PM | Week 1 “ABS Intro. To Bladesmithing” | |
Oct 18, 2025 | 10:00AM - 4:00PM | 10 th Annual All Forged Knifeshow. | |
Oct 20 - 24, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:00PM | Week 2 “ABS Intro. To Bladesmithing” | |
Nov 1-2, 2025 | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | Beginners Bladesmithing Class w/Ed Clarke | |
Nov 6, 2025 | 5:00PM - 9:00PM | Open Forge | |
Nov 9, 2025 | 2:00PM - 6:00PM | WaterColor Painting with Award Winning Artist Rebecca Pearl | |
Nov 15, 2025 | 9:00AM - 4:00PM | Moran Shop Meeting w/Jim Hieser: “A Journey in Wood Carving” | Open Forge. | |
Nov 20, 2025 | 5:00PM - 9:00PM | Open Forge | |
Dec 4, 2025 | 5:00PM - 9:00PM | Open Forge | |
Dec 5 - 7, 2025 | 9:00AM - 5:00PM | Woodsman's Camp Knife Class w/Ed Clarke | |
Dec 13, 2025 | 11:00AM - 3:00PM | Museums by Candlelight Open House & Demos | |
Dec 18, 2025 | 5:00PM - 9:00PM | Open Forge | |
Dec 20,2025 | 9:00AM - 4:00PM | Moran Shop Meeting | Open Forge. |
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