Primitive Fire Making

The Hagood Mill Historic Site features an 1845 gristmill, restored log cabins, blacksmith shop, cotton gin, moonshine still, nature trails, and a gift shop featuring local crafters, musicians, and authors! We host musical performances, classes and other special events.

Hagood Mill Historic Site

Forge your own flint striker at the Hagood Mill Historic Site.

Matches as we know them today are less than 200 years old. However, humans have been starting fires with flint and steel for over 3,000 years. In this class, students will forge their own flint striker and learn the process of making char cloth. Char cloth is used to catch the spark, which will ignite the tinder. Students will then put together a primitive fire making kit that will be theirs to keep. Afterwards, we’ll explore the surrounding area and search for natural tinder sources and learn how to start a fire with your new kit.
Please dress appropriately in closed-toed shoes, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt. Please bring a pair of safety glasses and a water bottle. Instruction is for 6 hours between 9-12 and 1-4. We have scheduled a one-hour lunch break so that students will have the opportunity to explore the site. Lunch is not provided, please bring your own. Please arrive at 8:45 to sign a liability waiver on the day of the class. 
The class limit is 6 students. Students under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, although the adult is not required to be a paying student. In which case they should remain outside of the smithy. Fees are $110 per student. Advanced registration is required. Students can purchase tickets online or by calling the Hagood Mill at 864.898.2936. No refunds will be made after the start date of the class. 
Why take blacksmithing at the Hagood Mill? 
The Hagood Mill Historic is on the National Registry of Historic Places. Stepping on the grounds here is like stepping back in time. The open-air frontier blacksmith shop of the Hagood Mill lies within the shadows of the oldest surviving working grist mills in the state of South Carolina. The site also boasts historic log cabins, a cotton gin, a moonshine still, and a visitor center and gift shop. Hagood Mill is also home to the Hagood Creek Petroglyph Site, the only protected and most accessible rock art site in the state. 
Schedule a private group class 
The Hagood Mill can schedule a class based on the availability of you and your friends. If you can gather a group of 4 people, we can work with you on creating the class when you want. We are also available for wedding parties or any other special occasion that you would like to celebrate creatively. Contact Kim Clevenger at hagoodmillfoundation@gmail.com to learn more.

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