Federation of State Humanities Councils

We’re thrilled to have our Rhode Island Youth Poetry Ambassadors, Seoyon Kim and Jacquelyn Song, join us for a reading at this year’s National Humanities Conference Opening Plenary! Seoyon, a talented visual artist, writer, and musician, brings her unique voice as the 2023-24 Providence Public Library Teen Creative Fellow. Jacquelyn is passionate about using poetry to express the beauty of the human experience.    Read their full bios on the featured speakers page on the NHC event website! https://lnkd.in/eDpsKPM6 #NHCRI

This year's National Humanities Conference Opening Plenary features Marisa Angell Brown, Executive Director of the Providence Preservation Society! With a PhD in the History of Art and Architecture from Yale and experience teaching at Rhode Island School of Design and College Unbound, Marisa is a passionate advocate for preservation, American architecture, and social practice art. She is dedicated to fostering community partnerships that enrich our understanding of place and history.    Read her full bio on the featured speakers page on the NHC event website! https://lnkd.in/eDpsKPM6 #NHCRI24

It’s National Arts and Humanities Month, our favorite time of the year! We are excited to see the inspiring ways our member councils are building and strengthening connections in their communities. #Connect #Culture #Community #NAHM 

Registration is still open! The last day to register for the 2024 National Humanities Conference is November 1, 2024. Join us in Providence, RI, ready to make waves and navigate the currents of change at this year's conference! #nhc24ri

During #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth, let's celebrate Hispanic and Latino history and culture. The Smithsonian offers free teaching and learning resources that explore the Latino experience for centuries.     Share your thoughts and experiences on how you celebrate Hispanic culture and history! #HispanicHeritageMonth #CelebratingCulture https://lnkd.in/gDgmZUdj

Don't miss out! The early bird deadline for the 2024 National Humanities Conference is tonight. Register by today, September 13, 2024, to enjoy discounted rates. Join us in Providence, RI, ready to make waves and navigate the currents of change at this year's conference! #nhc24ri https://lnkd.in/ecJrMd3u

Don't miss out! The early bird deadline to register for the 2024 National Humanities Conference is approaching fast. Register by Friday, September 13, 2024, to enjoy discounted rates. Join us in Providence, RI, ready to make waves and navigate the currents of change at this year's conference! #NHC24RI

Federation President Phoebe Stein was honored to be in Atlantic City, NJ for the unveiling of the newest Mississippi Freedom Trail marker dedicated to the historic Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party presence at the 1964 Democratic National Convention. This is the only Freedom Trail marker outside of Mississippi. Congratulations to the New Jersey Council for the Humanities and the Mississippi Humanities Council for this impactful partnership. The project was recently featured in the New York Times. https://lnkd.in/eA8UTiuz

Join us in welcoming Zaynab Holland, our new Member Services & Data Specialist! With a passion for optimizing data systems and driving member engagement, Zaynab is excited to help our members engage with our new database and make the case for increased support for their work. She enjoys film, theatre, and travel and recently picked up tennis as a new hobby. Welcome to the Federation! 🎉

Reflecting on an inspiring week in Detroit! We scouted venues for the 2025 National Humanities Conference, bonded at our staff retreat, and had a productive board meeting. A special thank you to Michigan Humanities and Jennifer Rupp for hosting us! #NHC25MI