Moses H. Cone Memorial Park - Milepost 294 - Blue Ridge Parkway (U.S. National Park Service) Official websites use .gov .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS lock ) or means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. Skip to global NPS navigation Skip to this park navigation Skip to the main content Skip to this park information section Skip to the footer section National Park Service Exiting nps.gov Info Alerts Maps Calendar Fees Loading alerts Alerts In Effect more information on current conditions... View all alerts Moses H. Cone Memorial Park - Milepost 294 Enjoy the sweeping, scenic view of Moses Cone Memorial Park from the porch of Flat Top Manor. Harold Blackwood photo Welcome to the Summer Home of Moses and Bertha Cone Textile magnate Moses H. Cone built this summer retreat with his wife, Bertha, at the turn of the 20 th 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 A major restoration of the outside of the manor house was completed in 2021. The restoration was funded in part by the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, a non-profit partner of the park. The Foundation posted an overview of the renovation project on their YouTube channel. Ranger-led programs covering the history of Flat Top Manor are offered during summer and fall. At a Glance Visitor Center Historic estate with manor and grounds Hiking trails Southern Highlands Craft Guild shop and America's National Parks store Ranger-led tours and open houses offered in summer and fall Visitor Center Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery Image Gallery 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. Explore the Grounds: A family cemetery and carriage trails on the estate are all open to the curious. Please stay on all paths and Leave No Trace Hike a Carriage Trail: Moses Cone carefully laid out 25 miles of carriage trails for gentle curves and magnificent views. Although partially overgrown with time, these carriage trails are a great way to step back in history and enjoy nature at the same time. Learn more about the Moses Cone hiking trails Learn More About the Cones and the Estate Loading results... Park footer Contact Info Mailing Address: 199 Hemphill Knob Rd Asheville, NC 28803 Phone: 828 348-3400 Tools FAQ Site Index Stay Connected