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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!
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Upcomming Events
Sep 14, 2024
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
"In The Streets" Downtown Frederick in front of "Edgeworks Knife & Supply" 200 N. Market St., Frederick. Moran Knives display and have our items for sale
Sep 21, 2024
09:00 -
Oct 3, 2024
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Oct 19, 2024
10:00 - 4:00
Member's Meeting & Open Forge.
Member's Open Forge.
9th Annual All-Forged Knife Show & Auction with over 30 Knife Makers & Vendors.
Nov 2-3, 2024
9:00 - 5:00
Nov 7, 2024
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Nov 8-10, 2024
9:00 - 5:00
Nov 16, 2024
09:00 -
Dec 5, 2024
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dec 7-8, 2024
9:00 - 5:00
Dec 21, 2024
09:00 -
"Beginner Bladesmith"
class with Ed Clarke
Member's Open Forge.
"Beginner Damascus" class with Ed Clarke
Member's Meeting & Open Forge.
Member's Open Forge.
"Handles & Guards Class" with Ed Clarke
Member's Meeting & Open Forge.