October 2021

Fall is a fabulous time in Baltimore! There are so many celebrations and annual events that celebrate the unique cultural institutions and stories of the city! Keep BNHA in the loop as a potential partner for your festivals, galas, and community events. We want to support and celebrate your growth.

Thanks to all of you that joined us for our Annual Meeting featuring a special discussion by author, Debby Irving. So many of you reached out to celebrate the great year of BNHA, but also mentioned how timely and insightful Debby's discussion was around "being a good person" is not enough and how to more effectively serve the diverse audiences of your institutions.

October brings another chance for the BNHA to support your organization and projects through its grant programs. Please read below and visit our grants page to apply today. Deadlines are approaching fast.

LAST CALL for our photo contest, It's A SNAP! 2021. We want your submissions of great images of Baltimore. Read on for details and submission instructions.

Lastly, make sure you get outside and enjoy the nature of the Heritage Area. Baltimore is a beautiful city and the best ways to explore it are by foot and on bikes. Fall is the perfect season to tie up your walking shoes or strap on your helmet and get up close and personal with our natural treasures.

Image: Shauntee Daniels with Enrica Jang, Executive Director, Poe Baltimore/ The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum and Guest
Shauntee Daniels
Executive Director



DEADLINE IS QUICKLY APPROACHING!









It's a SNAP! Baltimore
Photo Contest 2021
Entries Due By October 29th

No matter your level of expertise, here’s your chance to share your special photographs that reveal the best of Baltimore - the people and places of Charm City!

Winning photographers receive prizes, and the best images will be showcased on BNHA’s social media channels and a special Baltimore National Heritage Area promotional product in 2022.

Photographs must be taken within the Baltimore National Heritage Area. All hi-res entries must be submitted electronically by October 29, 2021.





The Neighborhood Placemaking Grant Program (NPG) is open on BNHA’s website. Requests can be from $1,500-$5,000 with a required match (any combination of cash or in-kind match).

This grant program is supported by the
The Small Capital Grant Program (SCG) is open on the BNHA website. Requests can be up to $15,000 with 1:1 match required. The match can be any combination of cash or in-kind. This program is supported by the City of Baltimore Cultural Spaces Capital Support Fund.
City of Baltimore
Catch BNHA Out in the Community!


Druid Hill Park Farmers Market
October 27th
3:30pm-7:30pm

Baltimore Farmers Market
(Under the Jones Falls)
November 7, 2021
7:30am-12noon


We love supporting your events and sharing information on great grant programs that support neighborhoods and cultural institutions!

Contact BNHA, Interpretation and Outreach Coordinator, Kenyona Moore to have BNHA come out and be part of your event!
See You at President Street Station!

Hours of Operation:
Daily
10 am – 4 pm

Learn about Baltimore’s involvement in the Civil War, Box Car Brown’s escape to the north and William and Ellen C (Kraft’s) disguise to escape to Freedom.
A PRIDE II ADVENTURE


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A $5 donation to BNHA gets you one of our one-of-a-kind Baltimore themed reusable tote bags. These eco-friendly bags feature some of the best Baltimore images by many of your favorite local photographers.




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