Hagood Mill Historic Site
Hagood Mill Historic Site
4.5
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
The Hagood Mill Historic Site has over 50 acres to explore and is on the National Registry of Historic Sites. Featuring 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 have monthly musical performances every third Saturday with a different musical theme each month. It is on these days that you can visit and see the grist mill in operation, a variety of living history demonstrators and a quality artisan market. Located on the same grounds is the South Carolina Petroglyph Site, the state's only protected and most accessible collection of rock art. Open Wednesday - Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Beth and David G
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Business
I attended an outdoor class at the mill. Our class walked around the grounds and briefly inside to see the carvings in the rocks. The grounds were well maintained. Friendly chickens, ducks and other critters roam around making the experience of the Old mill even more immersive. After the class I went into the store. There were beautiful artworks of pottery, jewelry, and cloth trivets to name a few. Lots of things for the whole family including educational books, coloring books and wildlife foot print cards. The staff was very friendly and helpful without being pushy. The facilities were clean. The area withe the rock carvings is well preserved in a building with an interactive presentation about this amazing discovery. It would be a wonderful place to take the whole family!
Written February 25, 2024
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Madeit2Ireland
South Carolina491 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
I absolutely love this spot. Have been twice, once in Sept and again in Dec. Wonderful place to just wander, especially if you enjoy history. The third Saturday of every month they have a special event, usually music. There is lots of free parking and restrooms. A good place to go solo or with family/friends. Highly recommend and will be returning at the first sign of spring!
Written January 13, 2024
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Z W
2 contributions
Jan 2023 • Family
This was a great time, my 12yr old son and I did it together and had a blast. You get to learn some basics and get hands on in a historic site. If you have bad asthma or smoke allergies, bring a mask as this is an open coal forge with no hood and ventillation can be iffy at times.
Written January 10, 2023
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David S
Easley, SC3 contributions
Aug 2021 • Friends
We had a wonderful time at our 50th class reunion at the Pavillion at Hagood Mill. The area was very well kept and all the necessities were provided. Very nice restrooms, well supplied and if you need night lighting it is very nice, either low light or bright. Very nice folks to work with which made it an even better experience. Thanks Billy!
Written August 29, 2021
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jean v
Olney, MD2 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
My family and I visited last summer(2021). Wish we stopped here first , so much to see and do! We missed many of the activities as we had to leave the next day. The gift shop is amazing! Filled with all kinds of delights. Try the coffees, jams and moonshine pickles. So intriguing, I just called in an order for my family and yes myself as well. Great place to visit with children, interactive, outdoors, educational…. Definitely a MUST SEE !
Written April 1, 2022
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CoffeeMates
Alabama271 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
While driving Hwy 11 we were looking for interesting places to stop. The Hagood Mill was a great place to visit if you like old buildings. We do, so it was perfect for us. The mill is operational but does not grind on Saturday. They have events every month, I would love to go to one someday. Dogs are allowed and restrooms are very clean. There is a little store with some interesting artwork. We recommend stopping here for a step back in time.
Written November 14, 2015
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Gerry P
Greenville, SC65 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
This is just a bit of history (water-driven mill, country store and surroundings) that has miraculously survived (essentially unspoiled) into the present. No rides, no thrills, no hype--just a sense of space and time that rewards whatever commitment you can make to it. Go; leave your 'phone in the car (unless you want to take pictures) and engage with whomever is with you. Or, if you're alone (as I usually am when I visit) talk to the strangers you see there; the place seems to encourage that. Recommended.
Written June 4, 2019
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Hi Gerry. Thank you for the excellent review! You offer great advice to our patrons!
Written May 20, 2020
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LoveExplorin
Simpsonville, SC24 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
On a beautiful Saturday we were taking back roads to Tablerock Park, just enjoying the countryside. We passed a pasture full of cars and a brown attraction sign that aid Hagood Mill. We hung a U-turn to see what was going on. A working water wheel mill and a Gospel singing festival! Fresh hand churned peach ice cream, quilting, blacksmithing, cane chair making, and the music was fantastic. Oh yeah, also 5000 year old petroglyphs and trails. Every third Saturday they do a fest. Fiddle competition coming up, then Native American gathering. Well be back!
Written August 18, 2018
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Thank you for the awesome review LoveExplorin! We are so glad you had a great experience and we hope you enjoyed the Fiddling Convention and the Native American Celebration. Those of two of our favorite events, although every one is dear to our hearts here at the Hagood Mill!
Written May 20, 2020
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KathyM-SC
Pickens, SC29 contributions
Apr 2017 • Friends
Several new buildings have been added, including the building over the main petroglyphs on the site with the light show to bring them out. The 3rd Saturday of each month brings special programs to the Mill as well as demonstrators of several skills from the past. My favorites: the potter, the quilters and weavers and the moonshine still! There is also a nice trail to enjoy and picnic space.
Written July 19, 2017
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Bob S
Myrtle Beach, SC168 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
My family has been to Hagood Mill many times over the last 20 years and each time we find more features to enjoy. Pickens County does a fine job maintaining and expanding the site. If you can go during one of the regularly scheduled Saturday events you can enjoy music and craft demonstrations. However, even on quiet day when you might encounter few other visitors it is a relaxing and informative walk back in time with the grist mill, the petroglyphs and the hiking trails.
Written August 12, 2016
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Is this still open with all that’s going on?
Written April 21, 2020
Katie Mann
Pickens, South Carolina
As of May 14, 2020, we are resuming regular operating hours, Wed-Sat, 10 am - 4 pm. The Mill runs and grinds corn and other grains on third Saturdays in conjunction with our Folklife Festivals.
Written May 20, 2020
If we go on a Saturday that’s not the 3rd Saturday, will the grist mill and water wheel still be working?
Written March 25, 2019
Reed S
Pickens, South Carolina
The mill will not be in operation on other days. The waterwheel is kept wet for preservation and so is usually turning very slowly.
Written June 7, 2019
Looking for an outing for our 4 grands (7 years-3 years) early Monday, February 20 since Oconee schools are not in session. We live on Scenic Hwy 11 near Salem so our plan is to visit Hagood Mill and then on to Twin Falls. I understand that even though nothing is going on at the Mill that we can tour around and see the buildings. Also, we would like to have a picnic there or at Twin Falls. Are grills available?
Written February 18, 2017
Katie Mann
Pickens, South Carolina
We currently do not have grills on site. We are just getting tuned into this TripAdvisor site, so on behalf of the Hagood Mill, my apologies for the extreme delay in responding. You can picnic any time during daylight hours.
Written May 20, 2020
Katie Mann
Pickens, South Carolina
The following is wheelchair accessible at the Hagood Mill Historic Site: The Visitor Center, where the bathrooms and Mill Mercantile (gift shop) are located, the SC Petroglyph Site, and the Heritage Pavilion are completely accessible. With a good pusher you can get into the first floor of the Mill, the paths leading up to the Mill and the Petroglyph Site, and the grassy space where our musical performances are held. The two historic cabins on site and the wooded nature trails are not wheelchair accessible. We do have handicapped parking and golf cart shuttle services on our third Saturday event days.
Written May 20, 2020
Gail V
Pickens, South Carolina
My husband and I would like to renew our wedding vows in front of the Hagood Mill. Is there a charge for ths?
Written January 16, 2015
Reed S
Pickens, South Carolina
Hello,
I am the volunteer miller at the mill. My replay is probably way too late, but the answer is no, no charge for this sort of thing. You should call ahead and get the site manager to tell you what is going on, and you tell him what you want to do. Get it "reserved" so to speak.
Written December 4, 2015
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