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Ole Mill Crank-up in Sanford, NC last week

Posted on Thu - May 23rd, 2013 by NC-Culture Posted in Piedmont .

Every year, the Ole Gilliam Mill in Sanford hosts their yearly crank-up, and every year this small festival is such a pleasant day trip! Although open year round for campers, weddings, or even just a pleasant stroll, they really bring out the big dogs for their festival.
The orginal Gilliam’s Mill was built in 1850 by Stephen Henley, and passed thru a few hands before being washed away by a flood in 1928. Worth Pickard bought the tract, and reconstructed the mill slightly up the creek from the original site. In 2000, the Pickards donated the mill, along with 15 acres and several buildings, to the Ole Gilliam Mill Park, which is a non-profit.
Some high points of exploring this park, along with the mill itself, include a covered bridge, a large pond with some un-identified ducks (and if you know what these ducks are, they would sure like to know themselves!) large grindstone picnic tables, a stage with a covered audience area. Of course, there is also the motors, and what motors they are! We have included a few pics below to give you an idea.
Another big draw is the Ole Gilliam Mill Pottery showroom, and the visible wood fired kiln. Periodic demonstrations are offered for those interested in the process of wood-firing.
We have included a few pictures of the buildings that were open for the festival, such as the Civil War cabin, the Freeman Cabin, the blacksmith shop, etc.

The address for Ole Gilliam Mill is:

Hwy 42 West
Sanford, NC 27330

To rent the area for events, please contact Jimmy Bass at 919 774 5554 or 919 498 5324. To learn more about the mill, you can view their website by clicking here.
If you would like to view the facebook page for Ole Gilliam Mill, please click here.

 

The Line-Up

the Line-Up!  Engines, engines..Ole Mill Crank Up

the Line-Up! Engines, engines..Ole Mill Crank Up

 

Pond and resident ducks

Large pond at Ole Gilliam Mill Park

Large pond at Ole Gilliam Mill Park

Resident Ducks: Ole Gilliam Mill Park

Resident Ducks: Ole Gilliam Mill Park

The Covered Bridge

Covered bridge at Ole Gilliam's Mill

Covered bridge at Ole Gilliam’s Mill

The Actual Wheel

Actual Wheel: Ole Gilliam Mill Park

Actual Wheel: Ole Gilliam Mill Park

Views of Gilliam’s Mill

Actual Mill at Ole Gilliam's Mill Park

Actual Mill at Ole Gilliam’s Mill Park

Side view of actual mill: Ole Gilliam's Mill Park

Side view of actual mill: Ole Gilliam’s Mill Park

One of two cabins

Freeman Cabin: Ole Gilliam Mill Park

Freeman Cabin: Ole Gilliam Mill Park

 

Cabin Interiors

One of the two cabins' interior: Ole Gilliam Mill Park and Crank Up 2013

One of the two cabins’ interior: Ole Gilliam Mill Park and Crank Up 2013

 

More examples of cabin interiors: Ole Mill Crank Up at Ole Gilliam's Mill Park

More examples of cabin interiors: Ole Mill Crank Up at Ole Gilliam’s Mill Park

 

Weaving Demonstration

Sample weaving: Ole Mill Crank Up: Ole Gilliam Mill Park

Sample weaving: Ole Mill Crank Up: Ole Gilliam Mill Park

 

Blacksmithing Demonstration

Blacksmith Demonstration: Ole Mill Crank Up

Blacksmith Demonstration: Ole Mill Crank Up

 

Ole Gilliam Mill Pottery

Ole Gilliam Mill Pottery

Ole Gilliam Mill Pottery

 

Ole Gilliam Mill Pottery: exterior

Ole Gilliam Mill Pottery: exterior

Actual kiln at Ole Gilliam Mill Pottery

Actual kiln at Ole Gilliam Mill Pottery

Chain Saw Carving

Chain Saw Carving: Ole Mill Crank Up

Chain Saw Carving: Ole Mill Crank Up

 

Bottle Art

Bottle Art: Ole Mill Crank Up

Bottle Art: Ole Mill Crank Up

Steam Engine

Stationary Steam Engine: Ole Mill Crank Up

Stationary Steam Engine: Ole Mill Crank Up

 

Huff Puff Poofs

Huff Puff Poofs: Ole Mill Crank Up

Huff Puff Poofs: Ole Mill Crank Up

Misc.

the thing

First Pinehurst Generator: Ole Mill Crank Up

First Pinehurst Generator: Ole Mill Crank Up

Baby Case: Ole Mill Crank Up

Baby Case: Ole Mill Crank Up

Still

Yes, you are reading this sign correctly!  Ole Mill Crank Up

Yes, you are reading this sign correctly! Ole Mill Crank Up

 

And now?  We’re “going hunting”.  We hope you enjoyed learning a little about Ole Gilliam’s Mill.  It is truly a beautiful place that is devoted to preserving some of our North Carolina history, and we thank all the people involved in the Crank Up for taking time to answer our questions.

"Gone Hunting" cabin sign Ole Mill Crank Up

“Gone Hunting” cabin sign Ole Mill Crank Up

 

 

Tags: Ole Gilliam Mill, Ole Mill Crank Up, Sanford NC .

Round up for May 10: top posts and pics!

Posted on Thu - May 9th, 2013 by NC-Culture Posted in Of Special Interest .

Our favorite part of the page each week is the Roundup..and it’s a chance to enjoy something that may have gotten missed….

NC Culture would like to give a big shout-out to Jay Leutze for his book, “Stand Up That Mountain” being a finalist for the American Bar Association’s Silver Gavel National Book Award.  You can read more below.

“Stand Up That Mountain”

 

Larry Zeigler

Larry Zeigler’s picture of Grandfather Mountain should actually have been in last week’s round up, but Larry was out of town photographing, and we could not reach him in time to verify it was okay to include.  However, Larry has now given his stamp of approval..may we re-present?  Grandfather Mountain from a slightly different perspective.

Grandfather Mountain: Larry Zeigler, Photographer

Grandfather Mountain: Larry Zeigler, Photographer

 

Keith Green

We would like to especially mention that this is the 3rd week that Keith Green has a pic in top pictures!  We have considered maybe we should just give him his own tab?  What do you all think?

Keith Green with the Blue Ridge Parkway

Keith Green with the Blue Ridge Parkway

 

Kevin Senter

Kevin Senter is another popular contributor to the page, and his picture of Graveyard Fields created quite a stir on the page this week..we are happy to share it here for those who may have missed it.  You can find much more of Kevin’s work at either of the two following links:

Kevin Senter at Photoshelter

Kevin Senter, the Traveling Photographer

Kevin Senter, Photographer, wth Graveyard Fields

Kevin Senter, Photographer, wth Graveyard Fields

 

Jeff Pettitt

Jeff Pettitt is a major contributor to our page, and has also done some photography for the newsletter..most notably a piedmont post on local mills, and also one on carousels in North Carolina!  Jeff has a facebook page:

Jeff Pettitt Photography

and also:

Jeff Pettitt at 500px

 

Jeff Petttitt Photography

Jeff Petttitt Photography

 

Gilliam’s Mill

Gilliam’s Mill in Sanford, NC was quite popular this week, also, and we would like to mention that the Ole Mill Crank Up at Gilliam’s is the weekend of May 18 & 19th..how soon?  Very soon!  This particular picture was taken by our admin, D Bair and you can find out more about the Crank Up at the following link:

Gilliam’s Mill

Gilliam's Mill in Sanford, NC: Photographer: D Bair

Gilliam’s Mill in Sanford, NC: Photographer: D Bair

 

Lori Chapelle

We’d like to thank Lori Chapelle of the Insights, Images, and Poetry page on FB for this candid bear shot.  Lori is actually a beach resident, but visited Boone recently, and we’ve all been enjoying seeing her talent in a different light. You can see more of her work at:

Insights, Images, and Poetry on Facebook

 

Lori Chapelle of Insights, Images and Poetry on Facebook

Lori Chapelle of Insights, Images and Poetry on Facebook

 

Andy Rominger

Andy Rominger posted this pic of a Rose Breasted Grosbeak, which probably got the most comments this week!  You can see more of Andy’s view of his corner of NC at the following link:

Andy Rominger at Photoshop

Andy Rominger Rose breasted Grosbeaks

 

Pittsboro, NC

This shot was taken in Pittsboro, NC, and although we did not get this gentleman’s name, he kindly allowed us to photograph him..we call this “true” NC Culture!

Grins and giggles in Pittsboro, NC

Grins and giggles in Pittsboro, NC

 

We hope you enjoy our roundup as much as we enjoy doing it…this truly is a favorite part of our newsletter for us, as we get to enjoy these pics all over again!

Tags: Andy Rominger, Blue Ridge Parkway, Gilliam's Mill, Grandfather Mountain, Graveyard Fields, Jeff Pettitt, Keith Green, Kevin Senter, Larry Zeigler, Lori Chapelle, NC Culture, Pittsboro NC, Rose Breasted Grosbeak, Sanford NC, Shrimp boats .

Sanford, NC points of interest, with a special thanks to Donald Pardue for suggestions!

Posted on Tue - Apr 30th, 2013 by NC-Culture Posted in Piedmont .

NC Culture was asked to put together a “points of interest” collection for a rare motorcycle club that will be visiting Sanford this week..one of our favorite contributors on the page,  Donald Pardue, suggested several of these, a few we added in, and there are several not even mentioned here, due to page constraints.  We hope, though, that this list will help, and are also posting it for our Piedmont newsletter this week..please feel free to add your comments, and any link you think might be appropriate, also..we love input!

House in the Horseshoe

House in the Horseshoe: Photographer: George Bair

House in the Horseshoe: Photographer: George Bair

special note: this is one of the historic sites scheduled for changes due to budget cuts…a very beautiful spot, and a lovely drive

Raven Rock State Park

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Gilliam Mill

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NC Botanical Gardens in Chapel Hill

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Occoneechee Mountain

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Pedestrian Bridge for Bynum over the Haw River

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Sanford North Carolina Potteries

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Railroad Depot in Sanford

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Buckhorn Dam

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Jordan Lake Dam

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Pisgah covered bridge

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Airborne Museum in Fayetteville

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Morrow Mountain

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