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Blacksmith Demonstration

State Historical Society of North Dakota

A scenic rolling hills landscape at dusk
  • Welk Homestead State Historic Site
    845 88th St SE
    Strasburg, North Dakota 58573
  • 10 am

Bob McCay and Rick Wengel will share their knowledge of blacksmithing and use of the coal forge.

The Welk Homestead State Historic Site illustrates the history of agriculture in the early 20th century, German Russian culture and architecture, and the career of bandleader Lawrence Welk, who grew up on the farm. While at the site, take a selfie with the new Lawrence Welk statue.

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