Mabry Mill roof upgrade celebrated
Ward said, “The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the most visited National Parks in the country with more visitors than Yellowstone, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon combined. Mabry Mill is one of the iconic locations along the 469 miles of Parkway, but it’s in our backyard. It’s our home.”
Caroline Ward, CEO of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation welcomed a crowd of supporters for a ceremonial ribbon cutting, marking the installment of a new shake roof on Mabry Mill.
She gestured to the historic Mill, visible in the background, and led a round of applause.
Speaking on behalf of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation, the nonprofit fundraising partner of the Parkway, Ward said, “The Blue Ridge Parkway is one of the most visited National Parks in the country with more visitors than Yellowstone, Yosemite and the Grand Canyon combined. Mabry Mill is one of the iconic locations along the 469 miles of Parkway, but it’s in our backyard. It’s our home.”
Ward noted that the Mill’s new roof, made possible by donors and funding through the National Park Service, represents the Foundation’s longstanding investment and ongoing commitment.