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Blue Ridge Paper Mill Tours

The Blue Ridge Paper Mill is one of the oldest paper mills in the United States and has tours of the facility by appointment only.

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Students will learn about the processes and products that are produced at the Blue Ridge Paper Mill when they take a tour of the plant. The tour takes approximately an hour and a half and includes a question and answer forum. Reservations are required. Call 646-3412 or 648-2841 to schedule at tour.

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