Mushrooms 101📅 July 11, 2026🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM💲 50👥 Min. 3 | Max. 8 Students Discover the fascinating world of fungi in this beginner-friendly, hands-on class at Hagood Mill Historic Site. Mushrooms 101 is designed for those curious about identifying, growing, and understanding mushrooms in a safe and practical way. In this engaging...
Bread Baking with Hagood Mill Flour📅 July 12, 2026⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Experience the timeless art of bread making using freshly milled flour from Hagood Mill’s historic grist mill. In this hands-on class, participants will learn the fundamentals of homemade bread baking, including measuring ingredients, mixing, kneading, shaping, and preparing dough for baking....
Blacksmithing 101: Introduction to Blacksmithing Presented by Kevin Thompson of Electric City Forge Step back in time and experience the art of traditional blacksmithing! Join historical demonstrator Kevin Thompson for a hands-on introduction to this centuries-old craft. In this immersive class, students will learn foundational blacksmithing techniques and create simple yet functional items like S-hooks...
🎶 The Banjo Extravaganza Festival is back at Hagood Mill! 🎶 Join us Friday, July 17, and Saturday, July 18 for one of the Southeast’s premier celebrations of traditional Appalachian banjo music and mountain heritage. 🎬 Friday Night | 6:30 PM The festival begins with a special evening in the Heritage Pavilion featuring the premiere...
Blacksmithing 101: Introduction to Blacksmithing Presented by Kevin Thompson of Electric City Forge Step back in time and experience the art of traditional blacksmithing! Join historical demonstrator Kevin Thompson for a hands-on introduction to this centuries-old craft. In this immersive class, students will learn foundational blacksmithing techniques and create simple yet functional items like S-hooks...
Blacksmithing 102 Class Presented by Kevin Thompson of Electric City Forge Take your blacksmithing skills to the next level with our Blacksmithing 102 class! Designed for students who have completed Blacksmithing 101 or have prior metalworking experience, this course builds upon fundamental techniques and introduces new skills essential for forging. What You’ll Learn After a...
July 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Cost: $40.00 Discover the abundance of edible and medicinal plants growing all around us in this hands-on Beginner Foraging Class at Hagood Mill Historic Site taught by Donna Putney. Whether you’re new to foraging or simply curious about the nutritional treasures hidden in your own backyard,...
Mushrooms 101📅 July 25, 2026🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM💲 50👥 Min. 3 | Max. 8 Students Discover the fascinating world of fungi in this beginner-friendly, hands-on class at Hagood Mill Historic Site. Mushrooms 101 is designed for those curious about identifying, growing, and understanding mushrooms in a safe and practical way. In this engaging...
Summer Canning Workshop: Zucchini Relish & Gardenia Pickled Italian Vegetables📅 July 26, 2026⏰ 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Learn the art of preserving the flavors of summer in this hands-on canning class at Hagood Mill Historic Site. Participants will prepare a delicious zucchini relish featuring oven-roasted mild peppers, garlic, onions, and a blend of savory...
Blacksmithing Bushcraft: Railroad Spike Tomahawk Class Presented by Kevin Thompson of Electric City Forge Forge your own bushcraft tomahawk from a new railroad spike in this hands-on blacksmithing class! Perfect for the trail and campsite, this lightweight yet durable tool is ideal for chopping kindling, splitting wood, and hammering tent stakes. By keeping the spike...
Blacksmithing 101: Introduction to Blacksmithing Presented by Kevin Thompson of Electric City Forge Step back in time and experience the art of traditional blacksmithing! Join historical demonstrator Kevin Thompson for a hands-on introduction to this centuries-old craft. In this immersive class, students will learn foundational blacksmithing techniques and create simple yet functional items like S-hooks...
Blacksmithing Bushcraft: Railroad Spike Knife Class By popular demand, we’re excited to offer a Railroad Spike Knife Making Class! In this intermediate to advanced course, students will forge their own custom knife from a higher-carbon railroad spike, known for its durability and toughness. What You’ll Learn: Drawing out and profiling the blade Shaping and refining...