So it's just basically a step back in time and doing business the way it used to be done. We also take local people that come in and bring their eggs and we sell local sausage and things like that. We grind our grain here, and then we sell to the public. Go back to the basics of how we used to do things. Located in Oak Ridge, just Northwest of Greensboro, this historic landmark has been producing all natural stone-ground whole grain foods for over 250 years. General Cornwallis took the mill over to feed his troops, and he was on his way down to fight in the battle of Guilford, Guilford Courthouse. It was built in 1767 during the Revolutionary War. The old mill of Guilford is one of the oldest running mills in the country. We'll explore Graylyn's rich history later in the show, but first let's head to Oak Ridge, where one of the last remaining gristmills in our state has been making grain for over 240 years. When it was completed in 1932, it was the second largest home in North Carolina, only rivaled by George Vanderbilt's Biltmore estate. Right now I'm at the historic Graylyn Estate in Winston-Salem, a hotel and international conference center, which is listed on the national register of historic places. I'm Deborah Holt Noel, and this week we're exploring hidden gems around our state. Welcome to North Carolina Weekend everyone. You're invited to experience all the adventure and charm our state has to offer. Funding for North Carolina Weekend is provided in part by Visit NC, dedicated to highlighting our state's natural scenic beauty, unique history, and diverse cultural attractions from the Blue Ridge and the Great Smoky Mountains, across the Piedmont to 300 miles of Barrier Island beaches. We'll visit the old mill of Guilford, the little town of Mount Olive and a farm-to-table restaurant in Asheboro. Next on North Carolina Weekend, join us from Graylyn Estate in Winston-Salem as we highlight hidden gems around our state.
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