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Moses H. Cone Memorial Park

North Carolina · United States

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This former historic estate is filled with folk art, carriage roads, and beautiful vistas.

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11 sections · tap a section for its opening lines
  1. 1Moses H. Cone Memorial Park

    Welcome to the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, a spectacular three thousand six hundred acre estate nestled beautifully along the Blue Ridge Parkway in the rugged mountains of North Carolina. …

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  2. 2The Carriage Roads Approach

    As you step onto the sprawling network of unpaved paths, you are experiencing one of the most defining features of Flat Top Estate. Moses Cone dedicated an immense amount of planning and resources to construct twenty five miles…

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  3. 3Flat Top Manor Exterior

    Emerging from the forested carriage trails, you are suddenly greeted by the awe inspiring sight of Flat Top Manor. Set dramatically against the sweeping backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this gleaming white, twenty three room…

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  4. 4Flat Top Manor Interior Hall

    Stepping through the grand front doors into the entrance hall of Flat Top Manor, you are immediately enveloped in an atmosphere of refined elegance and historic grandeur. In its prime, the interior of this home was a breathtaking…

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  5. 5The Craft Guild Shop

    Transitioning from the grand living hall, you will find yourself in spaces that have been beautifully repurposed to serve the public today. Following its illustrious era as a private country estate, the interior of Flat Top Manor…

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  6. 6The Carriage House and Stables

    Leaving the immediate grandeur of the manor house behind, a short walk along the winding gravel paths brings you to the historic carriage house and horse stables. These rustic, sturdy wooden structures stand as a vital testament…

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  7. 7The Great Orchards and Tenant Grounds

    Continuing your journey away from the manor and the stables, you find yourself entering the expansive areas that once comprised the beating, agricultural heart of the estate. Moses Cone possessed an unwavering, almost zealous…

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  8. 8Bass Lake and the Heart-Shaped Ponds

    As your path descends gracefully from the high elevations of the manor house and orchards, you arrive at the serene, reflective waters of Bass Lake. This breathtakingly beautiful body of water is not a natural mountain…

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  9. 9The Cone Family Cemetery

    Leaving the tranquil shores of the lake, we now embark on a solemn, respectful walk toward the flanks of Flat Top Mountain, following the carriage trails to a quiet, deeply shaded clearing. Here, surrounded by an ornate,…

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  10. 10Flat Top Tower

    For those visitors seeking a true physical challenge and the ultimate reward of a spectacular, panoramic view, the winding carriage trail continues its relentless ascent away from the cemetery, pushing deeper into the woods and…

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  11. 11Closing

    As we conclude our comprehensive journey through the magnificent grounds of the Moses H. Cone Memorial Park, it is important to reflect on the miraculous series of events that ensured the permanent preservation of this historic…

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What is Moses H. Cone Memorial Park?

Moses H. Cone Memorial Park is a place in North Carolina · United States with 11 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationNorth Carolina · United States
TypeHeritage
Story sections11
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates36.1483, -81.6933
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