Blacksmithing
Saturday, January 17th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Join us Saturday, January 17 as we fire up the forge! Watch blacksmithing demonstrations of nail and hardware making in the newly recreated blacksmith shop. Learn about local blacksmiths, and the types of work they would have done during the Republic and early Statehood periods. We hope you’ll join us and experience the sounds, smells, and hot metal first hand!
Kettlebell Flow & Conditioning at Chapelton Vineyards
Saturday, January 10th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Chapelton Vineyards
This is a class that is focused on using kettlebells for full-body exercises with a special emphasis on core strength, posture, and stability.
5 kettlebell moves 5 times with 5 reps each to create the “Flow”
All levels welcomed!
Followed by a delightful charcuterie board and tasting experience. It’s the perfect opportunity to unwind, savor delicious treats, and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere.
Butchering and Curing
Saturday, January 10th, 2026 :: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
Butchering livestock was a very necessary way of life in the mid-19th century. Their main source of meat, pork, has been preserved by drying, salting and smoking for centuries. Join us for our annual butchering and curing weekend, where we will be butchering a hog on Saturday and beginning the curing process on Sunday.
