Step into history at the Old Blacksmith Shop in #GalenaCountry! 🔨✨ Explore the craftsmanship of yesteryear and feel the echoes of the past in this iconic landmark. #enjoyillinois #ForeverOriginal | Visit Galena

Located along the Green Tour route, the USS Alabama’s Blacksmith Shop showcases the essential behind-the-scenes work that kept the “Mighty A” mission-ready. Here, sailors used heat, hammer, and steel to fabricate and repair parts right on board—everything from tools to brackets and fittings. When replacement parts weren’t available in the middle of the ocean, this space became a vital lifeline for keeping the ship in fighting shape. | USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park