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To provide guidance to beginners and experienced smiths alike, creating fellowship with all who share an interest in blacksmithing.
THE BLACKSMITHS’ GUILD OF THE POTOMAC
We are located in Arlington, VA at the Arlington Parks – Gulf Branch Nature Center. The historic forge is located within the park.
The Blacksmiths’ Guild of the Potomac, Inc.
Gulf Branch Nature Center
3608 North Military Rd
Arlington, VA 22207
About Us
THE BLACKSMITHS’ GUILD OF THE POTOMAC (BGOP) is a nonprofit educational organization and an affiliate of the Artist Blacksmith’s Association of North America (ABANA). We are located in Northern Virginia and serve members living in Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
BGOP was formed through the vision and efforts of H. Eugene Montgomery in August of 1979 by a small group of individuals. This group received instruction in forging ornamental iron from Nol Putnam of White Oak Forge and Jim Flemming of Yonna Valley Forge. Our membership in October 1979 barely exceeded twenty. As of January 2024 we have grown to more than 250 members.
Contact Us
Board of Directors
President:
Marnie Dollinger
VP:
Phil Heath
Treasurer:
Keith Kuck
Secretary:
Mike Briskin
Board Members:
Darius Johnson
Ed Slepecki
Chris Price
Eric Johnson
Board members and committee chairs can be reached at: bgopinfo@gmail.com
Committee Chairs
Newsletter Editor:
Marnie Dollinger
Membership Chairman:
Danny Clark
Web Master:
Simon Shtipelman
Marnie Dollinger
Librarian:
George Anderton
Shopmaster:
Phil Heath
“Friends of the Gulf Branch Nature Center” Representatives: