The National Park Service is seeking ideas for potential uses of historic Cook Hall. Constructed in 1940 as a dormitory for Storer College, the 9,970-square-foot Cook Hall is located steps from the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. It currently serves as office space for multiple National Park Service entities.
The Park Service is inviting individuals, educational institutions, government agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations to share their ideas by responding to a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI). The RFEI presents a unique opportunity to give this historic property a new use while preserving its character and supporting the mission and values of the Park Service.
Interested parties can schedule a site visit in May or June 2026. Park staff will be on hand to answer questions about the facility and associated grounds. Parties wishing to visit the site must RSVP to [email protected] at least two business days prior to the arrival date.
Interested parties wishing to respond to the RFEI are encouraged to:
- View the webpage to review background materials, including photographs and property documentation
- Download and review the RFEI for full submission criteria and
- Send questions about the property or RFEI process to [email protected].
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