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Welcome To
The William F. Moran, Jr. Museum & Foundation, Inc
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Want to learn to forge a knife?
2026 Classes are open for enrolling on
www.williammoranacademy.com
Not a member?
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.
If you are a paid member, please use the Login/Sign up link at the top of the page to create your website account. You won't have access to the "Members Only" pages without this account!
You must be a paid member of the W.F Moran Museum & Foundation to receive access to Members' pages. If you have any issues with your access, please contact us.
Member's Blackboard
Upcoming Events
Date(s) | Time | Event | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | |
January 3-4, 2026 | 9:00 - 5:00 | Beginner's Bladesmith Class | |
January 15, 2026 | 5:00 - 9:00 | Open Forge | |
January 17, 2026 | 9:00 - Noon | Moran Shop Meeting/Open Forge w/Jarrett Cieslak "Heat Treating" | |
January 31,2026 | 9:00 | Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast | |
February 5, 2026 | 5:00 - 9:00 | Open Forge | |
February 6 - 8, 2026 | 9:00 - 5:00 | Hidden Tang Knife Class w/Ed Clarke | |
February 19, 2026 | 5:00 - 9:00 | Open Forge | |
February 21, 2026 | 9:00 - Noon | Moran Shop Meeting/Open Forge w/Sean Norris "Sharpening & Equipment" | |
March 3 - 5, 2026 | 9:00 - 5:00 | The Heights School | |
March 7 - 8, 2026 | 9:00 - 5:00 | Beginner Bladesmith Class | |
March 19, 2026 | 5:00 - 9:00 | Open Forge | |
March 21, 2026 | 9:00 - Noon | Moran Shop Meeting/Open Forge w/Justin Richwagen "Lazer Engraving" | |
March 28, 2026 | 9:00 - 5:00 | Veterans Class | |
May 2 - 3, 2026 | 9:00 - 5:00 | Beginner Bladesmith Class | |
June 20, 2026 | 10:00 - 4:00 | Moran Artisan & Knife Show | |
September 5 - 6, 2026 | 9:00 - 5:00 | Beginner Bladesmith Class | |
November 7 - 8, 2026 | 9:00 - 5:00 | Beginner Bladesmith Class | |
December 4 - 6, 2026 | 9:00 - 5:00 | The "Grinch Slayer" |
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