North Carolina Humanities
@NCHumanities
Connecting North Carolinians with cultural experiences that spur dialogue, deepen human connections, and inspire community.
Humanities 100 Challenge Thanks to the generosity of the Federation of State Humanities Councils with support from the Mellon Foundation, donations made to NC Humanities will be MATCHED up to $50,000. Help us meet our goal! nchumanities.networkforgood.com/projects/33966…
Happening this Thurs. and Fri. (July 24–25): Bridges, Borders & Migration, a two-day session with @NCHumanities and @UNCafrica We’re delighted to highlight two outstanding 2025–26 Middle East and African Cultures (MEAC) Teacher Fellows: Jennifer & Janae! 👏
We’re excited to share that NC Humanities has been nominated in the 2025 Charlotte's Best contest — voting is HAPPENING NOW! Vote once per day until Friday, July 25 at 5:00. Select the Services category > Nonprofits > NC Humanities votecharlottesbest.com #CharlottesBest
Looking for your next summer read? Check out our 2025 Great Reads from Great Places program picks! #summerreading

Doing some summer reading? Register for our upcoming NC Reads virtual book club event Jun 24 at 6:00 PM us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#NCHumanities is bringing the @sitesExhibits @MuseumOnMainSt exhibition "Spark! Places of Innovation" to North Carolina from May 2025 – February 2026. Learn more at: nchumanities.org/smithsonian-sp…

#NCHumanities is accepting applications for its 2025 Summer Fellowship program! Fellowships of up to $8,000 are available to faculty and staff of community colleges, colleges, and universities in North Carolina. Applications due Feb 19. Apply via nchumanities.org/fellowships/

Last year, four projects involving faculty from @UNC College were recipients of the @NCHumanities annual Large Project Grants. 🏅 The projects are designed to uplift and uncover stories, cultures and histories of North Carolinians. college.unc.edu/2024/11/humani…
NC Humanities is offering a limited number of free North Carolina Reads Book Boxes to readers! Learn more at: nchumanities.org/programs/north…
NC Humanities is now accepting applications for our 2025 Humanities Project Grants at nchumanities.org/grants/ Have questions? Join us for an informational webinar. You’ll learn about the application process, allowable expenses & more. Our first webinar is Dec 16.

We are excited to announce that High Country Humanities has received a $5,000 grant from @nchumanities to design and deliver high-impact humanities programming on classical composer Béla Bartók (1881–1945)! nchumanities.org/small-project-…
Please support #NCHumanities this #GivingTuesday! Donate now: nchumanities.networkforgood.com Your support of NC Humanities today will help ensure that North Carolina remains a place where creativity, dialogue, and diverse perspectives are always valued. Thank you!

This year #NCHumanities awarded over $8,000 in Project Planning Grants to support preparations for upcoming humanities projects including research activities, planning meetings, data collection, and more. Read more at: nchumanities.org/project-planni…

#NCHumanities joins the nation in observing #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth - a time dedicated to honoring and celebrating the rich and diverse histories, cultures, and contributions of Native American communities and peoples. Read through our resources at: nchumanities.org/national-nativ…

#NCHumanities has awarded a total of $58,209 to 14 public humanities projects that will promote engagement with North Carolina’s histories, stories, and cultures. Read more at: nchumanities.org/small-project-…

📢@NEHgov invites #humanities organizations that steward collections affected by Hurricane and Tropical Storm Helene & Hurricane Milton to apply for this recovery grant opportunity through April 25, 2025. neh.gov/program/chairs…

Join Jane Austen & Co. tomorrow for Deborah Barnum's talk on illustrated editions of Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre. Register here: janeaustenandco.org/event-details/… Austen and the Brontës is partially funded by a grant from @NCHumanities.
Watch "American Coup: Wilmington 1898" on @AmExperiencePBS @MyPBSNC and @PBS member stations across the country tonight 11/12 at 9PM EST. #NCHumanities is supporting complementary education and engagement initiatives. Learn more at: pbs.org/.../films/amer… @NEHgov
Why don't more Americans know about the only successful coup d'état in U.S. history? Tune in for the premiere of AMERICAN COUP: WILMINGTON 1898, November 12 at 9/8c on @PBS → to.pbs.org/3Y5AfkK #AmericanCoupPBS