The National Heritage Area program is a private-public partnership with National Park Service.  National Heritage Areas work with communities, schools, preservation organizations, tourism groups, and many more to build grassroots initiatives that preserve, protect, and promote the distinctive landscapes and cultural heritage of special places our country. 

Even though the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area is supported by federal dollars, each dollar must be matched one to one with private, state, or local dollars.  Also, much of our money is returned to the community in the form of grants.

We are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization.  You can help us continue to support our partners throughout our 25-county region in Western North Carolina by making a tax deductible charitable contribution to the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area.

If you would like to support this progressive, grassroots effort to preserve, protect and promote the beautiful North Carolina mountains and foothills, your tax deductible donation can be sent by clicking on the Donate button above or by mailing a check to:

Blue Ridge National Heritage Area
195 Hemphill Knob Road
Asheville NC 28803

For more information contact:

Angie Chandler, Executive Director
828-298-5339, ext. 307
angie@blueridgeheritage.com