Hello , I got a friend that I was in the Army with and he is wanting to get into Blacksmithing. And He was wondering if there's any Groups in his area. He lives in Magnolia,Delaware.. Thanks inadvance for your help.. Tom

There are a bunch within driving distance, so it depends how far he would be willing to drive. The options include:

Mid-Atlantic Smiths Association
Blacksmith Guild of Central Maryland

Thanks Unicorn Forge, I just sent him a note,

WagonMaster,
The Mid-Atlantic Smiths Association is hosting its Annual Metalsmithng Conference in Easton, on Maryland's Eastern Shore the weekend of 12-13 September. This would be an opportunity for your friend to meet blacksmiths from the Delmarva Peninsula. Details should be on the MASA home page which UNICORN FORGE posted above.

Also, there is a blacksmith club in the Salisbury MD area. They meet at the Furnace Town Historic Site, on Rt 12 between Salisbury and Snow Hill. They have an annual Hammer-In in March. They are the Furnace Town Blacksmithing Guild.

Furnace Town Heritage Museum - Blacksmith Shop - Snow Hill, MD

I sure appreciate all the info.. Dave is also a member of I Forge and I am fixen to send him the link.. so He can come in here and talk with you all on this subject.

Thanks for the info. I dont know much about the blacksmith trade, but always liked the things were created. I am going to check out the event in Westminister, MD when it comes around.

Dave, gotta watch it. playing with the metal is a addiction..lol.. No you'll love it..

I got to this thread late, but just wanted to say hello to a fellow Delaware smith!