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remain in their homes for the rest of their lives. One still
lives in his home on the park property.
e farm, which was placed on the National Register
of Historic Places in 1994, is being used for conservation
as well as recreation. ere are hiking trails, picnic
grounds and fishing areas. Plans call for some of the farm's
outbuildings to be renovated and opened to the public to
interpret the land's agricultural history, which dates back to
the 1800s.
Plans also call for the Rockefeller home on the property
to be renovated and turned into a multi-use educational
and community center, with exhibits interpreting the park's
natural history and cultural lore, as well as the history of
Long Valley Farm and the nearby Overhills estate. e
latter is now part of Fort Bragg and is off-limits to the
public.
e home has been given a new roof but further work
was stalled when the millpond dam breached in 2016,
causing a dramatic flood on the property and necessitating
repairs. at work is nearly done.
"It's going to take quite a bit of money," Bowers said.
But money from the N.C. Connect Bond package has
been set aside for the work. As part of Carvers Creek State
Park, Long Valley Farm will continue to provide a haven
for people who enjoy the outdoors and also for those who
appreciate the story of this area's Rockefellers and their
generosity.
To find out the schedule of tours of the Rockefeller home
at Long Valley Farm, check ncparks.gov/carvers-creek-
state-park.
