FRIENDS of the
Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc.

P.O. Box 341
Arden, NC 28704

P.O. Box 20986
Roanoke, Va. 24018

800-228-7275 (toll-free)
540-772-2992 (fax)
staff@friendsbrp.org

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway is a non-profit, volunteer organization that is dedicated to preserving, promoting and enhancing the Blue Ridge Parkway, a national treasure.

FRIENDS programs focus on preservation, protection and education.

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, organized and existing under the laws of the State of North Carolina and the Commonwealth of Virginia, whose current principal business address for identification purposes is P.O. Box 20986, Roanoke, Virginia 24018.

FRIENDS of the
Blue Ridge Parkway, Inc.

A National Park Service Blue Ridge Parkway approved
partner organization dedicated to preserve, promote
and enhance the Blue Ridge Parkway, a national treasure,
for future generations.

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This website is dedicated to educating you about FRIENDS' programs and projects, recruiting volunteers and providing you with Parkway information, events and press releases. It is our hope that by learning more about our work, programs and mission, you will join in our efforts to ensure the future of one of our greatest national treasures, the Blue Ridge Parkway.

How Can I Help?

Join FRIENDS today
Be a Parkway volunteer
Fund Parkway projects and programs
Donate to Save Parkway Views
Join a FRIENDS Chapter

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Purchase a Virginia BRP Volunteer for the BRP 75th

specialty license plate Anniversary Festival weekend

Sept. 10 - 12, 2010

Please Remember... Your gift to FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway qualifies you for a full tax deduction for charitable contributions as defined under federal law 501(c)(3). In addition to membership, there are many ways to contribute financially to FRIENDS: memorials, in-kind and special gifts, employer matching gifts, gift memberships, bequests by will and gifts of stock.

FRIENDS Latest News & Events

FRIENDS 1st Annual Golf Classic Announced
BRP 75 Festival Volunteers Needed
Blue Ridge Parkway Camping Brochure shared by BRPA
FRIENDS July eNewsletter published
FRIENDS Non-Event Gala Announced
FRIENDS Asheville Chapter funds 30 Hikes Brochure
Blue Ridge Parkway Facility 2010 Opening/Closing Schedule announced

75th Anniversary Volunteers Needed

Volunteer workers are needed to help the Parkway and its anniversary foundation, 75th Inc. They need volunteers to help prepare for events along the Parkway, serve as ambassadors at officially sanctioned 75th anniversary events in local communities, serve at events and concerts related to the 75th anniversary and to perform clerical duties.

Immediate Needs:

BRP 75th Anniversary Festival, Sept. 10 - 12 (more information) (sign up to volunteer)
BRP 75 Symposium Ambassadors, Oct. 14 - 16 (more information) (sign up to volunteer)

Volunteers should enjoy working with the general public, be flexible, accommodating, and interested in Parkway history. If you are interested in supporting the Parkway during this once in a lifetime event, please let us know by sending an email to staff@friendsbrp.org. For more information about BRP 75, please visit their website.