Constructing an Old Time Charcoal Pit March 26, 2011

Hardwood charcoal was an essential ingredient in the production of iron throughout the early days of this region's past. This "baked" wood was also used in local blacksmith shops as a fuel to heat metals in order to shape useable items. Today we will be constructing a small scale charcoal pit on the farm. Once lit, it will burn for twelve days producing high quality charcoal.