![]() Harold Blackwood photo Welcome to the Summer Home of Moses and Bertha ConeTextile magnate Moses H. Cone built this summer retreat with his wife, Bertha, at the turn of the 20th century. In 1949, the family donated the estate, which is listed on the Register of Historic Places, to the National Park Service. Visit Flat Top Manor and estate, now known as the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, for the perfectly curated and winding carriage trails, historic manor, and Southern Highland Craft Guild craft shop. Learn more about the Cone family. ![]() At a Glance
Visitor CenterMoses Cone Manor House and Visitor Center (Milepost 294)This visitor center information desk, America's National Parks store and Southern Highland Craft Guild craft shop share a grand, historic estate house. The visitor information desk is open from May through October. The America's National Parks store and the Southern Highland Craft Guild craft shop is open from early April through November. The estate grounds have 25 miles of carriage roads for strolling, small lakes and other historic structures. Physical Address Milepost 294.0Blowing Rock, NC 28605 Mailing Address Sandy Flat Maintenance MP 294.65580 Shulls Mill Road Blowing Rock, NC 28605 From Blowing Rock/Boone, NC, enter the Parkway at Milepost 291.8, where US-321/221 intersect with the Parkway. Boone is 8 Miles away on US-321 south, Blowing Rock is 2 miles away on US-321/221 north. Go south on the Parkway about 2 miles to the Moses H. Cone Estate. If you are driving Parkway North from Asheville, expect to take 2.5 hours to reach the Moses H. Cone Estate.
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Sleeping and Eating:Moses Cone Memorial Park has no sleeping or eating options. See nearby towns for accommodations. On the Parkway, Julian Price Park is nearby for camping. Things to Do:Tour the Manor: Join a ranger to learn more about the Cone family and the estate that they built in the mountains. Programs conducted seasonally; check the event calendar for more information. Learn More About the Cones and the EstateShowing results 1-2 of 2
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Last updated: February 25, 2025
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