George Forge has been owned and operated by George Ivan Pare' since 1991. George has worked as a blacksmith in several museums, mostly focused on the restoration and reproduction of artifacts dating from the 17th century through the early 1900's. His work has ranged from the common forged nail to fine cutlery. George has studied under historians and respected blacksmiths such as Kenneth Schwarz of Colonial Williamsburg, and Mark Atchison of Plimoth Plantation. He is currently operating a shop of his own in Little Compton, Rhode Island where he is equipped to take on a variety of work.