December 2022

Thank you so much for your support on #GivingTuesday! BNHA was overwhelmed with the many messages and donations received to support our youth initiatives. It truly warms our hearts to know that so many of you want to support Baltimore youth experiencing their city in new ways.

If you did not have a chance to support us, there is still time. Consider donating to BNHA today. As a thank you, based on your gift - you just might pick up a great BNHA swag item as a personal thank you. Donate to BNHA today!

Please scroll down for more information on the final submission days for BNHA's Neighborhood Placemaking Grant, a special invitation to our Holiday Open House and information on how you can vote for our 2022 It's A SNAP! photo contest winner.

BNHA is closing out the year strong and we look forward to even more initiatives and exciting programs in 2023!

Shauntee Daniels
Executive Director
BNHA Visited The Hampton National Historic Site

On a recent Professional Day, BNHA made its way to Towson to visit one of our NPS partner sites - The Hampton National Historic Site. We learned so much about the architecture, property owners and enslaved people of Hampton. Our tour guide, Ranger Ray, was excellent at connecting the history of the property to the Baltimore Heritage Area. Many of the enslaved that called Hampton home either escaped or located to Baltimore once they were free. Thanks so much to the National Park Service team for leading our informative visit.

For more on Hampton's unique connection to Baltimore. Please view the video below:

LAST CHANCE - BNHA's Neighborhood Placemaking Grant
Closes on December 12th

The Neighborhood Placemaking Grant (NPG) program is a source of funding designed to provide small, but strategic investments in cultural heritage tourism (non-capital) projects within the heritage area. Grant amounts range from $1,500 - $5,000 with a required match.

The goal of the Neighborhood Placemaking Grant Program is to assist neighborhoods:

  • With enhancing their quality of life through heritage tourism stewardship;
  • Become more visitor-friendly and visitor-ready;
  • Balance community and tourism; and
  • Increase awareness of the Baltimore National Heritage Area and its resources for neighborhoods.
December 15th
BNHA Holiday Open House

Join us as we open the doors of our office this holiday season to engage around the mission of BNHA and connect with those looking to improve the neighborhoods, outdoor spaces and cultural gems of Baltimore. There will be light refreshments, a Baltimore-themed raffle, tours of the Mencken Museum and much more. Admission is FREE. RSVP to Kenyona Moore by 12/10.
Authentic Baltimore is OPEN for the holiday season.

Shop for one-of-a-kind Baltimore-themed gifts at BNHA's Authentic Baltimore Marketplace. If you are interested in vending with us online, contact us at explorebaltimore.org.

It is time to VOTE!

Pick your top 3 It's A SNAP! photo contest images and send them to us. Voting closes on December 31st.


Shauntee Daniels
Executive Director

LaDawn Black
Marketing & Communications Manager

Danielle Walter-Davis
Grants Portfolio Manager

Kenyona Moore
Interpretation & Outreach Coordinator

Anna Brackett
Visual Information Specialist

Joshua Williams
BNHA Recreation Coordinator


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