OAK RIDGE, N.C. — At the Historic Old Mill of Guilford, Christmas shopping comes with a side of history. Founded in 1767 along Beaver Creek, the fully operational grist mill has been stone-grinding grain for more than 240 years.
What You Need To Know
- The Historic Old Mill of Guilford remains one of the oldest continuously operating mills in the country and a popular destination for shoppers looking to buy local this holiday season
- The mill produces flour, grits and more than 30 baking mixes, all made on site and bagged by hand
- For shoppers looking to give something meaningful this Christmas, the Old Mill offers a gift rooted in history, and it wouldn’t be possible without its team of workers
- Many of the mill’s products are available online, making it easy for shoppers across the state and beyond to give a North Carolina-made gift this Christmas
Today, it remains one of the oldest continuously operating mills in the country and a popular destination for shoppers looking to buy local this holiday season.
Inside the mill, corn and wheat are ground in small batches to keep products fresh. Owner Amy Klug said nothing goes to waste, with leftover bran donated to local farmers.
“We only grind what we know we’re going to sell,” Klug said…