Description
ON MARCH 6, 2010 THIS FACTORY SUFFERED A DEVASTATING FIRE THAT DESTROYED THE ENTIRE FACTORY. PLANS ARE TO HOPEFULLY RE-OPEN BY CHRISTMAS. PLEASE CHECK BEFORE GOING HERE ON A TOUR.

A visit to Wendell August is an experience you won?t soon forget. Since 1923, Wendell August has pioneered the artistry of creating unique hand-hammered metal giftware. Today, Grove City is home to the nation?s oldest and largest forge still in operation. Guests to our facility can watch as skilled artisans and craftsmen create one-of-a-kind metal giftware in aluminum, solid bronze, copper, fine pewter and sterling silver. Once inside our gift shoppe, our friendly associates will assist you with the well over 1,000 different gift giving items created in our workshop. Our unique line of Christmas ornaments and plates, serving pieces, home and desk accessories and jewelry are all showcased on beautiful antique display pieces. Our enchanting gift shoppe also offers some of the most unique attractions in the area. Guests can explore exotic marine life in our 250 gallon salt water reef tank. There?s also our LGB train winding its way overhead on over 200 feet of track. Fan favorites in Grove City are our olde time Nickelodeon and "W.A." our African Gray Parrot. So come and discover Wendell August, and see why friends and families all over the world share in the tradition of giving the gift of Wendell August.

Hours
Workshop tours are unavailable at this time due to the fire, but please know that although our location has changed, our process of creating the finest in hand made metal giftware has not. One-at-a-time, by hand in America still means everything to us at Wendell August Forge! Instead, our history center and simulated workshop area are available for our guests where you will see the steps by which our products are made and get a pictorial and product tour of our almost 90 year history.

Complimentary tours of the production workshop can be taken Monday-Saturday 9 am - 4 pm.

Call to make sure we are offering tours the day you want to come.