The mountains and foothills of North Carolina are internationally recognized for the natural environment and the rich cultural heritage of Cherokee, traditional music, Appalachian craftsmanship, and agricultural practices.
Together, these things have created a strong sense of place and a unique expression of culture over many generations.
Give today to help keep this special heritage and culture alive!
With the support of partners like you, we support Western North Carolina through:
- Grants—BRNHA has awarded 188 grants totaling over $2.5 million to projects that preserve, interpret, and develop the region’s heritage resources, leveraging $5.9 million in matching contributions from the state, local governments, and the private sector in all 25 counties in Western North Carolina.
- Cultural Trails—We preserve and promote traditional music and craft heritages through the Blue Ridge Music Trails and the Blue Ridge Craft Trails programs.
- Education—We partner to offer professional support to artists and cultural, conservation, and heritage leaders. With the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center, we offer interpretive programming and demonstrations throughout the year.
- Economic Impact—BRNHA and its heritage tourism partners have contributed $2.39 billion to the Western North Carolina economy annually, generating $1.765 million in state and local taxes and supporting 30,000 jobs.
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
You may donate online or by check payable to Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, 31 College Place, Suite 120, Asheville, NC 28801.
Donating In Honor or Memory Of Someone
Sometimes, we encounter people who impact our lives through their passion for cultural or natural heritage. Perhaps they are remembered for supporting a local music or art program. Maybe they showed others how to enjoy nature.
A donation in their honor will help Blue Ridge National Heritage continue to nurture and protect the traditional heritage of the Blue Ridge for future generations.
When donating in honor or memory of someone:
- Click the Donate button. Select or enter the amount you are contributing.
- Select Blue Ridge NHA under ‘use this donation for.’
- Once you click Donate with PayPal or Donate with Debit or Credit Card, please leave the person’s name in the note field. You can also email info@blueridgeheritage.com and confirm that your donation will be in honor or memory of the person.
- If you prefer to send a check, please include their name in the note field. Checks should be made payable to:
Blue Ridge National Heritage Area, 31 College Place, Suite 20, Asheville, NC 28801.
Use Your IRA to Support WNC’s Natural and Cultural Heritage
If you are 70½ or older, you can distribute your traditional or Roth IRA to the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area tax-free. It’s an effective way to support the causes that matter most to you.
Contact your tax professional to make arrangements and notify BRNHA of your intentions by emailing Executive Director Angie Chandler at angie@blueridgeheritage.com.
Questions or Ideas About Supporting BRNHA?
Please contact Executive Director Angie Chandler at angie@blueridgeheritage.com.
Financial information about the BRNHA and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 919-814-5400.
The license is not an endorsement by the State.
