Saturday, May 19, 2012
Elder Programming

Blacksmith Shop

Attached to the Hmong Cultural and Community Center, located at 1815 Ward Avenue in La Crosse, the Hmong Blacksmith Shop is very important, culturally, to the Hmong community and many elders come to utilize it. These artisans are capable of practicing their trade and sharpening skills learned many years ago prior to fleeing their homeland of Laos following the end of American military involvement in Vietnam.