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The William F. Moran, Jr. Museum & Foundation, Inc
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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.
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A Bill Moran knife will be on display at
Edgeworks Knife & Supply
200 N. Market St., Frederick, MD 21701
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See the interviews from the W.F. Moran Bladesmith & Artisan Academy Grand Opening and more...
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Upcoming Events
Jan 16, 2025
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Jan 18, 2025
9:00 AM -
Feb 6, 2025
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Feb 15, 2025
9:00 AM -
Feb 20, 2025
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mar 1-2, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mar 6, 2025
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Mar 15, 2025
9:00 AM -
Mar 20, 2025
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Apr 3, 2025
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Apr 5-6, 2025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Apr 17, 2025
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Apr 19, 2025
9:00 AM -
Open Forge
Member's Meeting & Open Forge
Open Forge
Member's Meeting & Open Forge
Open Forge
Beginner's Bladesmithing Class with Ed Clarke.
Open Forge
Member's Meeting & Open Forge
Open Forge
Open Forge
Beginner's Bladesmithing Class with Ed Clarke.
Open Forge
Member's Meeting & Open Forge