🌾 Barker’s Creek Mill: Step back in time at this water-powered gristmill! Dedicated volunteer millers demonstrate the traditional stone-grinding process, creating grits and cornmeal. Visitors can purchase these freshly ground products at the Mill and the Weave Shed Gallery.
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History: Mary Hambidge built the current mill in 1944, continuing a legacy that dates back to the late 1820s when the first white settlers arrived. The mill has undergone renovations over the years, maintaining its charm and authenticity.
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Mechanics: The mill features a 12-foot overshot wheel set on babbet bearings. Originally wooden-spoked, it was later upgraded to metal spokes in the 1960s. Inside, two 16″ flint/granite stones grind the grains.
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Operating Hours: Visitors can explore Barker’s Creek Mill on the First Saturday of each month from 1-4 p.m., or by appointment. The mill provides milling services for area farmers.
Explore history, taste freshly ground goodness, and immerse yourself in the past! 🌽🏞️