Open to Everyone

Public Events

Demonstrations, festivals, reenactments and open houses. Come see the craft up close.

Apr 10 2026
School Days

WW1 School Days

A living history experience for school groups. Guild members demonstrate period blacksmithing techniques as part of the broader World War I educational program at Midway Village.

📅 Friday, April 10, 2026  ·  9:30 AM – 2:00 PM 📍 Midway Village Museum, Rockford IL
Apr 11 2026
Public Day

WW1 Public Day — Saturday

Open to the public. Watch guild smiths demonstrate working ironwork in a World War I living history setting. A rare chance to see the forge in action alongside full period reenactments.

📅 Saturday, April 11, 2026  ·  10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Midway Village Museum, Rockford IL
Apr 12 2026
Public Day

WW1 Public Day — Sunday

Final day of the WW1 event weekend. Guild smiths continue demonstrating period ironwork techniques for the public as part of Midway Village's living history experience.

📅 Sunday, April 12, 2026  ·  10:00 AM – 3:00 PM 📍 Midway Village Museum, Rockford IL