The Solanco Historical Society will hold its next program on Saturday, June 18, at 1:30 p.m. at the society's archives building, located across from the Robert Fulton Birthplace at 1932 Robert Fulton Highway (Route 222), Quarryville. The program is free and open to the public.

Andrew Reist will give a presentation titled "The History of Blacksmithing." Topics will be the history of blacksmithing, the tools used to shape metal, types of metal, and how to forge iron into decorative pieces. A live demonstration will follow the talk.

Reist is a blacksmith, art teacher, anvil producer, and collector who became interested in the historic craft when he was 12 years old. Reist began apprenticing with a well-known blacksmith and lifelong friend. His insight for design came from researching Lancaster County ironwork in books and at local museums.

As a high school sophomore in 2015, he started Oak Lawn Blacksmith Shop. Through apprenticeships and his degree from Tennessee Tech University, he gained knowledge and worked with world-renowned artists.