Advocating for
our nation’s humanities councils

to increase investment and engagement in our national network. Supporting, connecting, and amplifying the work and voices of our members.

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Humanities Washington.

National Humanities Conference

The Federation of State Humanities Councils, the National Humanities Alliance, and host council Rhode Island Humanities invite you to join us in the “Ocean State” at the 2024 National Humanities Conference November 13-17 in Providence, Rhode Island. Connect with other humanities professionals across the nation from humanities councils, community organizations, museums, libraries, scholarly societies, and colleges and universities. Come ready to make waves and navigate currents of change!

Photo credits: Van Leesten Memorial Bridge, Providence, RI – INFORM Studio + Buro Happold (Photo by Steve Kroodsma).

Our members tell the stories of our shared human experience, strengthen communities, and help bridge divides.

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Featured Initiative

Making Meaning: Why Humanities Matter

Listen to our podcast exploring the role the humanities have played during the pandemic and in our recovery across the United States. Subscribe to the season and listen to all six episodes!

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