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NC Humanities Announces McGuireWoods Support of North Carolina Reads
- February 2024 ·
North Carolina Humanities Launches New Fellowship Program for Educators
- February 2024 ·
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Lexington Book Festival
- February 2024 ·
Celebrating Black History Month
- February 2024 ·
NC Humanities Recognizes New Rural Region for N.C History Day Student Competition
- January 2024 ·
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Kidzu Children’s Museum
- January 2024 ·
Grant Opportunities
North Carolina Humanities Launches New Fellowship Program for Educators
CHARLOTTE, NC (February 21, 2024) -- North Carolina Humanities has launched a...February 2024Read More
NC Humanities Seeking Six Communities to Host the Smithsonian Exhibit “Voices and Votes”
(May 25, 2023) CHARLOTTE, NC - The Smithsonian is coming to North...May 2023Read More
Grant Recipients
National Smithsonian Exhibition Comes to North Carolina in April 2024
(December 5, 2023) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities is...December 2023Read More
NC Humanities Awards Over $50,000 in Grants to 16 Cultural Organizations
(November 27, 2023) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities has awarded a...November 2023Read More
NC Humanities Awards Over $240,000 to Support Local History and Storytelling Projects
(October 5, 2023) CHARLOTTE, NC– North Carolina Humanities is pleased to...October 2023Read More
Four New Programs Explore Community and Individual Resilience in NC
CHARLOTTE, NC (September 25, 2023) –North Carolina Humanities is launching a...September 2023Read More
NC Humanities Awards $3,000 in Grants to 2 Cultural Organizations
(June 8, 2023) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities has awarded a total...June 2023Read More
NC Humanities Awards $27,551 in Grants to 9 Cultural Organizations
(March 30, 2023) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities has awarded a...March 2023Read More
NC Humanities Awards $24,464 in Grants to 7 Cultural Organizations
(November 10, 2022) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities has...November 2022Read More
NC Humanities Awards Over $135,000 in Grants to Nine Cultural Organizations
(September 28, 2022) CHARLOTTE, NC– North Carolina Humanities is...September 2022Read More
NC Humanities Awards Community Research Grants to East Carolina University and UNC Wilmington
(May 3, 2022) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities has awarded...May 2022Read More
Stories of Impact: Preservation Greensboro
Preservation Greensboro works to build thriving communities by...April 2022Read More
NC Humanities Awards $27,824+ in Grants to 9 NC Nonprofits
(March 9, 2022) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities has...March 2022Read More
Grantee Spotlight: Friends of Geer Cemetery
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with North Carolina Humanities Grantee Friends of...February 2022Read More
Six North Carolina Venues Selected to Host Smithsonian Traveling Exhibit Highlighting Rural America
(February 10, 2022) CHARLOTTE, NC - North Carolina Humanities, in cooperation...February 2022Read More
NC Humanities Awards $34,500 in Grants to 10 NC Nonprofits
(November, 15, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities has...November 2021Read More
NC Humanities Awards Over $1.2 Million to 90 Cultural Organizations for COVID-19 Response and Recovery
(September 23, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities has...September 2021Read More
NC Humanities Awards Over $152,000 in Grants to Nine Cultural Organizations
(September 21, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC– North Carolina Humanities is...September 2021Read More
NC Humanities American Rescue Plan Humanities Grants Now Available
(June 16, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities is pleased to...June 2021Read More
NC Humanities Awards Community Research Grant to Historic Jarvisburg Colored School
(May 1, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC - North Carolina Humanities is pleased to...May 2021Read More
NC Humanities Awards Over $19,000 in Grants to Six NC Nonprofits
(April 2, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities is pleased to...April 2021Read More
NEH Receives $135 Million to Distribute to Cultural Institutions Affected by the Pandemic
The American Rescue Plan Act provides emergency economic relief to humanities...March 2021Read More
Over $600,000 in COVID-19 relief funding provided to North Carolina cultural organizations
(September, 2020) CHARLOTTE, NC- We have awarded $636,767 in NC CARES:...January 2021Read More
NCH Awards Over $110,000 to North Carolina Community Projects
(September 8, 2020) CHARLOTTE, NC - We are pleased to announce $110,197 in...September 2020Read More
Grantee Spotlights
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Lexington Book Festival
Famed author Toni Morrison is quoted as saying, “…Books are...February 2024Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Kidzu Children’s Museum
Museums bring people together They preserve history, promote...January 2024Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with the American Friends of Lafayette
In 2026, our nation will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of...December 2023Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Immersion for Spanish Language Acquisition
Language is a powerful tool It’s not just how we primarily...November 2023Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Iredell County Public Library
With accessible at-home DNA kits like 23andMe and AncestryDNA that...October 2023Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with UNCW’s Randall Library
In April 2019, Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris caught fire While the...August 2023Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Comité de Fiestas Patrias y Tradiciones de Charlotte
Spanish is the second most widely spoken language after Chinese Depending on...August 2023Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society
Lighthouses are synonymous with North Carolina summer vacations Look at any...July 2023Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Carolina Mountains Literary Festival
Located in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Burnsville is...May 2023Read More
At the Crossroads: Exploring Rural America with Onslow County Museum
(May 3, 2023) CHARLOTTE, NC - North Carolina Humanities is proud to...May 2023Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Chowan Discovery Group
The Chowan (cho-WAHHN) River flows between the Virginia-North Carolina border,...April 2023Read More
At the Crossroads: Exploring Rural America with the Mountain Heritage Center
(March 21, 2023) CHARLOTTE, NC –North Carolina Humanities is proud...March 2023Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Veterans History Museum of the Carolinas
Have you ever seen a Ken Burns documentary Using a signature style...March 2023Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Boston-Thurmond Community Network
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Boston-Thurmond Community...February 2023Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with the City of Raleigh Museum
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with the City of Raleigh Museum “Lifelong...January 2023Read More
At the Crossroads: Exploring Rural America with the Museum of the Albemarle
(January, 24 2023) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities is proud to...January 2023Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with UNC Charlotte’s Carolina Garden Trail
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with UNC Charlotte’s Carolina Garden...December 2022Read More
At the Crossroads: Exploring Rural America with Granville County Historical Society and Museum
(December 14, 2022) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities is...December 2022Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A about Brothers and Sisters Like These
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A about Brothers and Sisters Like These From...November 2022Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Transylvania Heritage Museum
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Transylvania Heritage...October 2022Read More
At the Crossroads: Exploring Rural America with ECU’s Joyner Library
(October 25, 2022) CHARLOTTE, NC - North Carolina Humanities is...October 2022Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with StrongHER TogetHER
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with StrongHER TogetHER The mission...September 2022Read More
Stories of Impact: Boundary End Archaeology Research Center
Boundary End Archaeology Research Center is a unique space for...September 2022Read More
At the Crossroads: Exploring Rural America with Iredell Museums
(September 13, 2022) CHARLOTTE, NC North Carolina Humanities is proud to...September 2022Read More
Stories of Impact: Johnston County Heritage Center
Johnston County Heritage Center's mission is to conduct and encourage...August 2022Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with President James K. Polk State Historic Site
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with President James K Polk State Historic...August 2022Read More
Stories of Impact: Charlotte Is Creative
Charlotte Is Creative funds, promotes, connects, and advocates...July 2022Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State...July 2022Read More
Stories of Impact: Arts of the Pamlico
Arts of the Pamlico is a state-designated arts council providing...June 2022Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Caldwell Heritage Museum
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Caldwell Heritage Museum Caldwell...June 2022Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Blowing Rock Art and History Museum
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Blowing Rock Art and History...May 2022Read More
Stories of Impact: Sandhills Family Heritage Association
Sandhills Family Heritage Association (SFHA) strives to improve the...May 2022Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with LatinxEd
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with LatinxEd Ricky Hurtado said...April 2022Read More
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Hilary Lithgow
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with Hilary Lithgow North Carolina has...March 2022Read More
Stories of Impact: North Carolina Pottery Center
North Carolina Pottery Center is the only statewide facility in the...March 2022Read More
Grantee Spotlight: Friends of Geer Cemetery
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with North Carolina Humanities Grantee Friends of...February 2022Read More
Stories of Impact: Stanly County Museum
Stanly County Museum designs and presents exhibitions, public...February 2022Read More
Grantee Spotlight: Veterans For Peace
Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with North Carolina Humanities Grantee Eisenhower...January 2022Read More
Stories of Impact: Greensboro Literary Organization
Greensboro Literary Organization brings readers and writers...January 2022Read More
Stories of Impact: McDowell County Historical Society
The McDowell County Historical Society works within its community to...December 2021Read More
Stories of Impact: Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe
The mission of the Haliwa-Saponi Indian Tribe is to protect the...November 2021Read More
Stories of Impact: Person County Museum of History
Person County Museum of History (PCMH) collects, preserves, and...October 2021Read More
NC Center for the Book News
NC Humanities Announces McGuireWoods Support of North Carolina Reads
CHARLOTTE, NC (February 26, 2024) -- North Carolina Humanities is...February 2024Read More
Celebrating Black History Month
North Carolina Humanities joins the nation in observing Black History...February 2024Read More
National Native American Heritage Month Books and Resources
NC Humanities joins the nation in observing Native American Heritage...November 2023Read More
NC Humanities Wins National Excellence Award
October 31, 2023 [Indianapolis, IN] - North Carolina Humanities has...October 2023Read More
NC Humanities Offering Free North Carolina Reads Books and Resources through Oct. 20
(October 16, 2023) CHARLOTTE, NC– To expand accessibility in underserved...October 2023Read More
NC Humanities Announces North Carolina Reads 2024 Book Selections
(September 12, 2023) CHARLOTTE, NC– North Carolina Humanities’ popular...September 2023Read More
National Book Festival Fun
On August 12, North Carolina Humanities attended the Library of Congress...August 2023Read More
NC Humanities Selects Two Books for the National Book Festival
CHARLOTTE, NC (June 12, 2023) - North Carolina Humanities, home to the North...June 2023Read More
National Arab American Heritage Month Books and Resources
North Carolina Humanities joins the nation in observing Arab American...April 2023Read More
North Carolina Reads to Discuss “Money Rock” and the War on Drugs
(April 2, 2023) CHARLOTTE, NC– North Carolina Humanities’...April 2023Read More
Women’s History Month Books and Resources
North Carolina Humanities joins the nation in observing Women's History Month...March 2023Read More
North Carolina Reads Explores State’s History and Culture
Statewide Book Club Features Five Books and Discussions with...March 2023Read More
NC Humanities Announces North Carolina Reads 2023 Book Selections
Participants will enjoy free access to five pre-selected books and virtual...October 2022Read More
NC Humanities’ Book Selections for the National Book Festival Announced
CHARLOTTE, NC (July 13, 2022) - North Carolina Humanities, home to the North...July 2022Read More
“Songbirds and Stray Dogs” Selected for Route 1 Reads by NC Humanities
CHARLOTTE, NC (June 14, 2022) - North Carolina Humanities, home to...June 2022Read More
NASCAR, Moonshine, and Books Collide on June 23 at the NASCAR Hall of Fame
Learn about the rich history of NASCAR and stock car racing in North...June 2022Read More
North Carolina Humanities Partners with Erik Jones Foundation
(December 8, 2021), CHARLOTTE, NC - NASCAR Cup Series driver Erik...December 2021Read More
North Carolina Humanities Launches North Carolina Reads Program
Participants will enjoy free access to five pre-selected books and...November 2021Read More
Open a Book, Open the World: 2021 National Book Festival
(September 16, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities,...September 2021Read More
Free Book Kits Available for Teachers and Librarians
(July 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC North Carolina Humanities, home to the...July 2021Read More
NC Humanities Announces Selection for 2021 Discover Great Places Through Reading
(July 7, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities announced...July 2021Read More
NC Humanities Announces Selection for 2021 Route 1 Reads
(June 7, 2021)- CHARLOTTE, NC - North Carolina Humanities, home to the North...June 2021Read More
Call for Carolina Authors – 2021
Call for Carolina Authors - 2021 Interest Submission Deadline: ...April 2021Read More
2020 Linda Flowers Literary Award Recipient Announced
(October 5, 2020) CHARLOTTE, NC - We are pleased to announce Mildred K Barya as...October 2020Read More
News
NC Humanities Recognizes New Rural Region for N.C History Day Student Competition
CHARLOTTE, NC (January 26, 2024) North Carolina Humanities is supporting this...January 2024Read More
North Carolina Humanities Welcomes New Board Leadership and New Trustees
CHARLOTTE, NC (December 19, 2023) – North Carolina Humanities welcomes new...December 2023Read More
National Hispanic Heritage Month Books and Resources
North Carolina Humanities joins the nation in observing National...September 2023Read More
Constitution Day 2023
September 17th is Constitution Day! This holiday commemorates the day...September 2023Read More
You are Invited to the North Carolina Stories Luncheon
You’re invited to North Carolina Humanities’ North Carolina...September 2023Read More
In Memory of Steve Crump
(August 31, 2023) Journalist, documentarian, and friend, Steve...August 2023Read More
Take Our Summer Matching Gift Challenge
Double your impact this summer! We need your help to make this...August 2023Read More
Disability Pride Month Books and Resources
NC Humanities joins in observing Disability Pride Month! This...July 2023Read More
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Books and Resources
North Carolina Humanities joins the nation in observing Asian...May 2023Read More
NC Humanities is Turning 50!
Enjoy a special evening with North Carolina...September 2022Read More
Constitution Day 2022
CHARLOTTE, NC (September 14, 2022) This Saturday, September 17th...September 2022Read More
Come Say Hello!
Register Here Come meet the board and staff of North...August 2022Read More
Steve Crump to Receive North Carolina Humanities’ 2022 Caldwell Award
CHARLOTTE, NC (July 7, 2022) - North Carolina Humanities has selected Steve...July 2022Read More
Educators Invited to Apply for “Reaching Across: History, Humanities and the Promise of America”
(May 10, 2022) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities and Carolina K-12...May 2022Read More
NC Humanities Board Trustee Appointed to the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts
(March 31, 2022) CHARLOTTE, NC - North Carolina Humanities Board...March 2022Read More
North Carolina Humanities Marks 50th Year of Unique Service to Tar Heel State
North Carolina Humanities marks 50th Year of Unique Service to Tar Heel...December 2021Read More
North Carolina Humanities Partners with Erik Jones Foundation
(December 8, 2021), CHARLOTTE, NC - NASCAR Cup Series driver Erik...December 2021Read More
North Carolina Humanities Welcomes New Trustees and Board Leadership
(November 16, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities welcomed two...November 2021Read More
Humanities Program Excellence Award Presented to Veterans for Peace, Chapter 157
(November 2, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities has...November 2021Read More
Stories of Impact: Person County Museum of History
Person County Museum of History (PCMH) collects, preserves, and...October 2021Read More
Alex Albright to Receive North Carolina Humanities’ 2021 Caldwell Award
(October 5, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities has...October 2021Read More
NC Humanities Awards Over $1.2 Million to 90 Cultural Organizations for COVID-19 Response and Recovery
(September 23, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities has...September 2021Read More
NC Humanities Awards Over $152,000 in Grants to Nine Cultural Organizations
(September 21, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC– North Carolina Humanities is...September 2021Read More
Open a Book, Open the World: 2021 National Book Festival
(September 16, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities,...September 2021Read More
Smithsonian Exhibit Highlighting Rural America Comes to North Carolina
(August 26, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC - North Carolina Humanities, in...August 2021Read More
Wishing the Smithsonian a Happy 175th Birthday
https://youtube/hK6r70vlbNE (August 10, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC - The...August 2021Read More
Free Book Kits Available for Teachers and Librarians
(July 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC North Carolina Humanities, home to the...July 2021Read More
NC Humanities Announces Selection for 2021 Discover Great Places Through Reading
(July 7, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities announced...July 2021Read More
NC Humanities American Rescue Plan Humanities Grants Now Available
(June 16, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities is pleased to...June 2021Read More
NC Humanities Announces Selection for 2021 Route 1 Reads
(June 7, 2021)- CHARLOTTE, NC - North Carolina Humanities, home to the North...June 2021Read More
NC Humanities Awards Community Research Grant to Historic Jarvisburg Colored School
(May 1, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC - North Carolina Humanities is pleased to...May 2021Read More
Call for Carolina Authors – 2021
Call for Carolina Authors - 2021 Interest Submission Deadline: ...April 2021Read More
NC Humanities Awards Over $19,000 in Grants to Six NC Nonprofits
(April 2, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities is pleased to...April 2021Read More
NEH Receives $135 Million to Distribute to Cultural Institutions Affected by the Pandemic
The American Rescue Plan Act provides emergency economic relief to humanities...March 2021Read More
North Carolina Humanities Executive Director Elected to National Board of Directors
(March 5, 2021) CHARLOTTE, NC – North Carolina Humanities Executive Director,...March 2021Read More
North Carolina Humanities Announces New Mission
Statewide Nonprofit Works to Deepen Human Connections (February 8,...February 2021Read More
Over $600,000 in COVID-19 relief funding provided to North Carolina cultural organizations
(September, 2020) CHARLOTTE, NC- We have awarded $636,767 in NC CARES:...January 2021Read More
New Trustee Joins the Board
(January 22, 2021) - CHARLOTTE, NC Welcome to C Thomas Steele, Jr of...January 2021Read More
NCH Awards Over $110,000 to North Carolina Community Projects
(September 8, 2020) CHARLOTTE, NC - We are pleased to announce $110,197 in...September 2020Read More
Organizational News
Black History Month Books and Resources
(February 3, 2023) CHARLOTTE, NC –North Carolina Humanities joins the nation...February 2023Read More
NC Humanities Welcomes New Trustees and Renewed Board Leadership
CHARLOTTE, NC (December 12, 2022) – North Carolina Humanities is...December 2022Read More