Blue Ridge National Heritage Area

Historical SitesNorth Carolina, United States2-10 Employees

The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving, cultivating, and promoting the natural and cultural heritage of 25 Western North Carolina counties and the Cherokee Qualla Boundary. It received federal designation in 2003 to acknowledge the unique character of the Blue Ridge Mountains and foothills, and it operates under the name Blue Ridge National Heritage Area Partnership to steward federal funds, foster regional collaborations, attract matching support, and implement heritage projects. The designation framework established a nine-member board of directors.

The organization is based in Asheville, North Carolina, and operates with a small staff in the historical sites sector, focusing on heritage tourism and regional collaborations. In 2025 it participated in the Earl Scruggs Music Festival in Mill Spring, presenting a fundraising concert and activities tied to the Blue Ridge Craft Trails program. Through partnerships with local organizations, it continues to steward federal funds and advance projects that preserve the region’s heritage.

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