266 Mabry Mill Rd., SE
Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
Gift Shop Phone:
Phone: 276-952-2947
Fax: 276-952-2947
Operated by E.B. Mabry from 1910 to 1935 and made famous by artists and photographers the world over. A trail takes visitors to the gristmill, sawmill, and blacksmith shop. Old-time skills are demonstrated in the summer.
MABRY MILL HISTORIC AREA
540-745-9660 - Blue Ridge Parkway
Office, Floyd County, Va.
266 Mabry Mill Road, Southeast
Meadows of Dan, VA 24120
Milepost 176. Turn off Parkway at roadside to cabins. Continue 0.5 mile to junction of VA 728. Entrance to Cabins across 728 and slightly to the left.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Historic Gristmill (1910), sawmill, blacksmith shop and other outdoor exhibits. Cultural demonstrations in summer and fall.
PARKING: 5 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: Entire trail is paved or flagstones. No steep grades. The mill can be viewed from either end of trail. There is a set of stairs to climb over the mill flume. Handicapped parking for Historic Area is in “Overflow Parking” area in front of accessible rest rooms. Short portion of trail leading from parking lot to exhibits is gravel. Paths are 0.5 to 1 mile long.
ENTRANCE: Located north end of mill. Doors always open if mill is open. Entry doors, 33 inches wide, open in with pull handle. 3 interior steps inside lobby located between entrance and exit. Each step is 8 inches high. Historic buildings have wooden, unpainted floors. Blacksmith shop has wide path, no steps. Matthews Cabin has 34 inches entrance with ramp.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: In parking lot. Doors are 36 inches wide, open out. No turns to enter womens, 90 degree turn to mens. Accessible stalls have 32 inch wide doors opening out, and handrails. 15 inches between toilet and wall. Sink height 32 inches. Pipes wrapped. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual impairments,
there are hands-on exhibits, and documents in large print on non-glossy
surface.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 36-48 inches wide. Counters 48 inches high. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Restaurant Gift Shop, Mill with Demonstrations; Open May 1-October 31. Historic area (except for access to building interiors) Open Year-Around.
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