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       Tidewater Blacksmith's Guild, Inc. Mission Statement       

          The Tidewater Blacksmith's Guild is dedicated to preserving the craft of blacksmithing and to increasing public awareness of the history of blacksmithing while at the same time demonstrating that in this automated machine world, things hand made still exist and remain objects of art. The Tidewater Blacksmith's Guild is a local member organization charted under the Artist-Blacksmith's Association of North America Inc. (ABANA), a non-profit organization. 

The Third Annual Gathering Of THe Blacksmiths Wil be held May3'd, 4'th and 5'th 2012

at 

The Franklin Southampton County Fairgrounds

near

Courtland, VA 

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Where to stay

Camping:
 Tent Camping = no charge.
 RVs/Trailers
 Limited hook-ups for $20.00/night. First come first served; the Fair-ground will collect upon arrival.
 Plenty of trailer/RV parking without hookup at no charge.
Hotels/Motels: These prices are fron 2011 may be different
Palm Tree Inn
28070 Southampton Parkway, Courtland, VA 23837.
757-653-9890
Approx. $40.00 and $5 more for double occupancy; some pet rooms. Ask for availability
Super 8
1599 Armory Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
757-562-2888
Approx. $49.00; pets cost $10.00 extra
Call 1-800-800-8000 for best deal
Days Inn – Franklin
1660 Armory Drive
Franklin, VA 23851
757 562-2225
smoking $39.99
Double $45.00
King $45.00
pets welcome

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Past Presidents

 (Left to right)

        Mitch Linden  Founding President   Mike Keeney   Tom Herendeen

Vince Parrish   Joe Gentile 

Questions or Comments contact Travis Covington