Preserving the Past for Future Generations
Welcome to the Jackson Blacksmith Shop!
This is the official web page of the historic Jackson Blacksmith Shop located in Goochland County, Virginia. This blacksmith shop is still in working order and houses the original tools used by three generations of blacksmiths who started practicing the trade well before the Civil War. The Shop is maintained and this blacksmithing tradition is continued by the family and friends of the same Jackson smiths who worked in the field for well over 100 years.
This site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Exhibition Building was constructed to house various exhibits, artifacts, and other items.
Latest News and Updates
JACKSON BLACKSMITH SHOP
ANNUAL EVENT
Saturday, June 6, 2026, Noon to 4 pm
New Exhibit Opening on Local African American Businesses of the Past
Tours of the Historic Blacksmith Shop
Blacksmithing Demonstrations by Central Va. Blacksmithing Guild
Horse Rides & Horseshoeing Demo
Donald Coles on Guitar, Banjo and Harmonica
Donald Smith sings old time R&B and Gospel
Zumba with Kerry
Pam Ellis Murphy aka Mole’ Cule the MAD Scientist
VA 250 Commission/Goochland Historical Society
NAACP
Second Union Rosenwald School
Jewelry by Dee Carroll
Brenda’s Snacks
Classy n Sassy Jewels Boutique
Entertainment, Fun and Games
Displays and Exhibits
And More