Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
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Join us in the blacksmith shop at George Washington's Mount Vernon! The blacksmith shop was essential to the running of the plantation and vital to George Washington's business endeavors.
We will talk to Mount Vernon's blacksmith and even experience, for ourselves, the skill required to work in a blacksmith shop.
0:01 - Welcome to George Washington's Mount Vernon
0:18 - Blacksmithing was vital to 18th century life
0:36 - Tasks performed at the blacksmith shop
0:59 - Reconstruction of Mount Vernon's blacksmith shop
1:27 - Nicholas Kimball a professional blacksmith who specializes in historic ironworks
8:28 - The role of a blacksmith
11:26 - Bobblehead George is a Non-Profit Organization
11:43 - Thank you to Rock Mill Industries!
16:04 - Mr. Raymond's finished S Hook
17:11 - Thank you for joining us for another Lesson on the Road
17:38 - Bobblehead Bloopers!
Bobblehead George is a non-profit organization, based in Manchester, Pennsylvania, that is dedicated to creating and providing unique, accurate, and entertaining educational experiences for students everywhere. Our organization was started by public school teachers, David Raymond, Eric Gimbi, and Mike Graham. Dave, Eric, and Mike are incredibly passionate about teaching and education.
Our mission is to share that love of learning within our community, across the nation, and around the globe! Bobblehead George provides a unique opportunity to reach students beyond the traditional classroom walls by providing virtual field trips that are fun, informative, & engaging.
To help ensure that our mission is successful, we rely on donations from kind people like you. Consider making your donation a tribute to an educator who made a difference in YOUR life.
Please visit bobbleheadgeorge.org/donate to learn more!
Learn more about Nicholas Kimball and his work at: kimballcrafter.com
Purchase your Bobblehead George Merch from Rock Mill Industries at: rockmillink.com/bobbleheadgeorge
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Please visit Alex Raymond Films at: alexraymondfilms.com
Follow us on TikTok!
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Visit Bobblehead George at: bobbleheadgeorge.org
Join us in the blacksmith shop at George Washington's Mount Vernon! The blacksmith shop was essential to the running of the plantation and vital to George Washington's business endeavors.
We will talk to Mount Vernon's blacksmith and even experience, for ourselves, the skill required to work in a blacksmith shop.
0:01 - Welcome to George Washington's Mount Vernon
0:18 - Blacksmithing was vital to 18th century life
0:36 - Tasks performed at the blacksmith shop
0:59 - Reconstruction of Mount Vernon's blacksmith shop
1:27 - Nicholas Kimball a professional blacksmith who specializes in historic ironworks
8:28 - The role of a blacksmith
11:26 - Bobblehead George is a Non-Profit Organization
11:43 - Thank you to Rock Mill Industries!
16:04 - Mr. Raymond's finished S Hook
17:11 - Thank you for joining us for another Lesson on the Road
17:38 - Bobblehead Bloopers!
Bobblehead George is a non-profit organization, based in Manchester, Pennsylvania, that is dedicated to creating and providing unique, accurate, and entertaining educational experiences for students everywhere. Our organization was started by public school teachers, David Raymond, Eric Gimbi, and Mike Graham. Dave, Eric, and Mike are incredibly passionate about teaching and education.
Our mission is to share that love of learning within our community, across the nation, and around the globe! Bobblehead George provides a unique opportunity to reach students beyond the traditional classroom walls by providing virtual field trips that are fun, informative, & engaging.
To help ensure that our mission is successful, we rely on donations from kind people like you. Consider making your donation a tribute to an educator who made a difference in YOUR life.
Please visit bobbleheadgeorge.org/donate to learn more!
Learn more about Nicholas Kimball and his work at: kimballcrafter.com
Purchase your Bobblehead George Merch from Rock Mill Industries at: rockmillink.com/bobbleheadgeorge
#America250 #localhistory #18thcentury #americanhistory #ushistory #virtualtour #virginia #virginiahistory #bobbleheadgeorge #lessonontheroad #homeschool #homeschooling #homeschoollearning #homeschoolmom
#blacksmith #blacksmithing #18thcentury #18thcenturyblacksmith
#georgewashington #mountvernon
Please visit Alex Raymond Films at: alexraymondfilms.com
Follow us on TikTok!
@Bobblehead George
Follow us on Instagram!
instagram.com/bobblehdgeorge
Like us on Facebook
@Bobblehead George
