Getting Hammered

Funny thing about the title of today's post, I was looking for information about vodka being made from potatoes was first discovered by a Swedish woman. Most people think of Russia when they think of vodka and they also think of potatoes when a very small percentage is made of the tubers,most vodka is made from grains. Anyway I came upon the world's only hammer museum which is located in Haines,Alaska. A person would think something as common as a hammer would have many museums devoted to it. The Hammer Museum was opened in 2001 by a man who moved to Alaska and became a blacksmith. Along with his new occupation he started collecting hand tools and eventually had so many he bought a building to house them. Most people associate hammers with carpenters but the hammer has had a history with other professions as well. In the 1920s and 1930s they were used by bankers,night club goers,barristers,cobblers,musicians and the medical profession. The Smithsonian not only recognized the Haines Hammer Museum they also donated five pieces to be included in the display.