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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
Check back Frequently to see new Moran Knives!
Click on the QR code at Edgeworks for special information.
Full length videos available in the Members' Video area!
See the interviews from the W.F. Moran Bladesmith & Artisan Academy Grand Opening and more...
Check out the catalog of books in Bill Moran's personal library from the meu bar (Moran Library), or click HERE!
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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.
Upcoming Events
Date(s) | Time | Event | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
Feb 20, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Open Forge | |
Mar 1 - 2, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Beginner's Bladesmithing Class | |
Mar 4 - 6, 2025 | The Heights School Forging Experience | ||
Mar 6, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Open Forge | |
Mar 13, 2025 | Moran Road Show: Middletown Seniors, Amvets Post #9 | ||
Mar 15, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Moran Shop Meeting featuring Damascus a Random Discussion | Open Forge | |
Apr 3, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Open Forge | |
Apr 5 - 6, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Beginner's Bladesmithing Class | |
Apr 17, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Open Forge | |
Apr 19, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Moran Shop Meeting featuring Coal Forge Theory | Open Forge | |
Apr 26 - 27, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Karl Andersen Caustic Hot Blue & Vertical Forgen Use | |
May 1, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Open Forge; Bill Moran's 100th Birthday! | |
May 3 - 4, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Beginners Bladesmithing Class w/Ed Clarke | |
May 15, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Open Forge | |
May 17, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Moran Shop Meeting featuring "Moran History" & Show and Tell | Open Forge | |
May 31, 2025 | Bill Moran's 100Th Centinnel Celebration Open House, forging demos, and Moran Kife displays | ||
Jun 5, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Open Forge | |
Jun 6 - 8, 2025 | Atlanta Bladeshow | ||
Jun 6 - 8, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Forging Hidden Tang Knives w/Ed Clarke | |
Jun 14, 2025 | W. F. Moran Artisan Festival | ||
Jun 19, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Open Forge | |
Jun 21, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Moran Shop Meeting featuring "Business of Bladesmithing" | Open Forge | |
Jul 3, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Open Forge | |
Jul 5 - 6, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Tomahawk Class with Butch Sheely | |
Jul 11 - 13, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Handles and Guards w/Ed Clarke | |
Jul 17, 2025 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Open Forge | |
Jul 19, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Moran Shop Meeting | Open Forge |