Blacksmith Shop at Ramsey House

 

About the Rebuild 

The Rebuilding of the Blacksmith's shop is the Eagle Scout project conducted by Ethan
Anderson, Life scout with Troop 500 in Corryton,  TN. The project was born from a school assignment that encouraged Ethan to visit Ramsey House. While he was there, he had the
opportunity to speak  with the tour guide in depth and really learn about the plans that
Ramsey House has for the future. Plans that involve expanding their house museum to become a living history museum. Being a history buff himself, Ethan immediately realized that helping the Ramsey House achieve their goal was going to be the focus of his Eagle Scout project. And being an aspiring blacksmith, what better building to begin with than rebuilding the original blacksmith's shop?

Ethan's project will begin the process of recreating the out buildings that once stood on the Ramsey Plantation, but like many regional and national treasures, have deteriorated through the years and disappeared. The Eagle Scout project guidelines require Ethan to plan and execute and document the entire project. 

The shop will be approximately 12' x 15' with a large sliding door on the front to allow for visitor viewing of the blacksmith and his work. There will be a large forge in the center of the shop complete with a bellows. The two ends of the shop will feature shuttered windows to allow for ventilation in warmer months. 

Find out more information on the Ethan Anderson Blacksmith Shop Project.