Virginia Humanities
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We are Virginia’s state humanities council. We aim to connect people and ideas, inspire cultural engagement, and deepen mutual understanding.
Charlottesville, VA
Joined November 2011
"The support allowed us to expand creative opportunities for incarcerated students at the correctional facilities." - Leonda Keniston. Learn more about the @PiedmontVaCC Prison Creative Arts Project in this grantee Q&A:
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In this testimonial, John Raniowski, founder & CEO of Hero Kids Foundation, shares how a grant from Virginia Humanities at @WHRO will empower military youth to tell their own stories through video. Give it a watch ⬇️ #Virginia #Humanities
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Join us to learn about the Virginia Folklore Society, the pioneering folklore-collecting organization that made some of the first folk song recordings in Virginia. Registration is required for this free event.
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And if you're an educator in Virginia, be sure to sign up for Emma's quarterly e-newsletter:
edu.virginiahumanities.org
Newsletter Signup Form
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Our Director of Education Emma Ito is always reading. Here are some books she and other VA Humanities staff recommend to round out your summer reading list. What are you reading?? Leave a comment here or on the blog post:
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Here's the latest news about NEH funding for state humanities councils: As a reminder, a few months ago we shared what these funding cuts have meant for us: Make a gift to support us during this time:
statehumanities.org
This network is critical to the cultural health of states and territories, yet councils are having to take unprecedented steps to survive.
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Be sure to catch us at the National Book Festival in Washington, DC, where our Virginia Festival of the Book will be tabling! Stop by to connect with us, discover more Virginia reads, and celebrate the power of books. 💛. #NatlBookFest #Virginia #Humanities #VaBookFest.
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📚✨ Virginia’s Roadmap to Reading picks are here! . This year, we’re spotlighting “The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore” by Evan Friss and “Onyx & Beyond” by Amber McBride. Both titles are featured in the Library of Congress Great Reads from Great Places program.
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On a recent episode of our #WithGoodReason radio show, Cassandra Farrell walked us through early American Cartographic History. 🔗 Listen to the full segment: #Virginia #Humanities
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Were you in Virginia when the quake hit? Share your memory in the comments ⬇️ #VaHistory #Virginia #Humanities.
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In the aftermath, schools, homes, and even the Washington Monument needed repairs. For many Virginians, it was an unforgettable reminder of the state’s place in the larger story of natural history.
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On this day in 2011, a 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck Louisa County — one of the strongest ever recorded on the East Coast. The tremor rippled far beyond Virginia, shaking buildings as far north as Ontario and as far south as Atlanta.
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"Performing the words of someone who’s incarcerated was one of the most powerful experiences I’ve had as a student." - PVCC Student. Learn more about the @PiedmontVaCC Prison Creative Arts Project in this grantee Q&A:
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Today, we're pleased to announce Lincoln Lewis, Morgan Avery McCoy Harris, and Ethan Evans will be joining Virginia Humanities as Fellows. They are exploring stories about Tangier Island, women's history, and addiction. Learn more:
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Join us for Encyclopedia Virginia's free and virtual EntryPoints events this September, October, and November! Don’t miss out on the chance to expand your knowledge and engage with fascinating topics. Mark your calendars today!
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Through our Virginia Humanities at WHRO grant program, we’re supporting organizations like the Jewish Museum & Cultural Center to bring untold histories to light. Their work reminds us why we do what we do: amplify voices, connect communities, and inspire change.
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What happens when powerful stories get the support they need? They reach new audiences. They spark new conversations. They change communities. #Virginia #Humanities
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By honoring untold histories, Shetterly embodies what it means to be a changemaker: telling Virginia’s stories and reshaping the future. 🤔 Which #VAChangemaker inspires you? Share their names with us below! #Virginia #Humanities.
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Before it reached the world stage, Shetterly’s research was supported by a Virginia Humanities grant — proof that local stories can transform into global narratives when given the chance.
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Her groundbreaking book, which inspired the Academy Award–nominated film, tells the story of the Black women mathematicians at NASA whose brilliance helped launch the U.S. into space.
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