Right next to the Mint Hill Farmer’s Market is the Carl J. McEwen Historic Village, made up of several historic buildings, including the doctor’s museum, schoolhouse(you can sit in the corner), assayer’s office(you can pan for gold) and blacksmith’s shop(not always open). On most days when the market is open, there is something happening. Typically they have a demonstration of some skill, such as knife sharpening, panning for gold or a somewhat impromptu gathering of homemade instruments playing bluegrass music that is well worth a stop. Sometimes it is more current, with ham radio or something requiring electricity. Regardless, definitely worth a stroll back in time.