OK Corral Blacksmith, few have held the title, fewer still lived the part, but for Grizz Mace, living in Tombstone Arizona and blacksmithing at the OK Corral has become his passion.
Nothing happens by accident as far as I’m concerned, and neither was stumbling upon Grizz Mace at the OK Corral. After seeing a re-enactment of the legendary gunfight and then wandering the grounds, I made my way to the far corner of the property. While Darlene took photos of carriages and buggies, I began a conversation.
He’s a quiet man, been tending the forge most of his life. Previously at the Ponderosa Ranch, and now at the OK Corral, I learned that his two boys have taken up an interest as well. The Mace family run a blacksmithing operation called Mace Family Blacksmithing and can be found bending steel and pounding their anvils at various events around the country.
I took the opportunity to capture some video of Grizz while at work
Just before I began filming, Dar had been photographing. She took more during the video too. Lots of great shots.
Grizz brings life to the role of OK Corral Blacksmith. I can’t imagine anyone better suited for the part.
When you’re in Tombstone, stop over, say hi, tell him you saw this video and buy some of his functional art. You’ll be taking home a piece of history.
For more information regarding the OK Corral, the Historama, tours or the daily re-enactment of the gunfight at the ok corral, visit http://www.ok-corral.com.
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Images in this post are available for purchase on the Her View Photography online gallery at Zenfolio.com.
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This is GREAT! Grizz is my big brother & I love seeing him do what he does best! Thank you for sharing his story on your site.
My Pleasure Taina. Grizz is great. Loved spending time with him while at the OK Corral.
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To Grizz and the Young Snowbirds
Wow! Grizz is one of my very treasured friends, and this is a delight. Your pictorial is very flattering, and the video is great! Good luck to the entire Mace family in their blacksmithing ventures.
Grizz, I wish you luck and prosperity for years to come.
I like your photography and would like to use it for a drawings and paintings. Is that posable?
Gail
Hi Gail, yes it is possible but I’d like to see some of your work first. Do you have a web site? Email me at darlene@herview.ca and we can talk further.
FYI for all Young Snowbirds readers: Road Trip calendars for 2011 are now available on my site. I had so many images and requests to have them that I have created a calendar of some of my favorites from the road. You can see all the images in the calendar and order one on my photography blog at: http://www.herviewphotography.com/2010/09/30/road-trip-2011-calendars.html
WOW! Great photos of Grizz! We met him at the OK Corral too! And he was our favorite part of our whole day in Tombstone!!!
Three people stand out in our minds from out time in Tombstone and Grizz was one of them for sure. Great guy.