Hagood Mill Historic Site

I have been wanting to visit Hagood Mill for a while. Who doesn't love a good mill? On the site, they have several buildings besides the mill itself. Most of them are accessible and do have some furnishings to give you an idea of the era. The water wheel of the mill does run and inside the building you can see actual parts of the former mill's processes. Additionally, they have a building with a small museum with some history of the area, and the most interesting things of all, the petroglyphs. There is special lighting and a narrated explanation of what you're looking at. It's fascinating and well done. Of course there is a gift shop on the property and the nice folks there are very informative. Things to consider: you're outdoors between the buildings, with dirt and rocks, so wear sturdy shoes and some insect repellant. If it's a hot day, you need sunscreen and maybe some water. We got really hot, really fast. There are restrooms and handicap access.

We participated in the Blacksmithing 101 class with Kevin Thompson as our teacher. The facility was amazing and well maintained. Kevin was an awesome teacher who was very patient and knowledgeable in anything blacksmithing and Bls history. We had a small class and were ahead of schedule so we had the teachers full attention while we were hammering or standing around letting the metal heat up. We would highly recommend the Blacksmithing classes. Make sure to watch for new classes that they put out quarterly and reserve early!

Edited: Hey, Hagood Mill. I thought I gave you five. Here's the other star. Looking forward to coming back. I came to the Americana Folk Festival. Entry fee for this event was 5 dollars, but I think it depends on the event. This place is great! Can't believe I've been twenty minutes away and haven't visited in the five years I've lived here. I'll be a frequent flyer. There's always something going on.

It's nice to visit historic sights especially when they are still in operation. To get a look back to early American ingenuity at putting water to work to make life easier. They still sell fresh ground products here. When your in the area I suggest you stop in and check the mill out. From the large water wheel to the belt driven machinery it is really something to see. There is also early American cabins and Indian artifacts on display.