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    SAVE THE DATES: Humanities on the Hill 2020 will take place Tues. March 3- Thurs. March 5, 2020.
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    March 3-5, 2020 | Washington, DC
    The Federation's Annual Advocacy Event
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  - 2020 Conference: Indianapolis
    November 5-8, 2020 | Indianapolis, IN
    2020 Theme: "Crossroads"
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    "The healthiest communities are those that are built around active libraries, museums, and other cultural centers, that have a strong sense of their own history and identity, that have good quality schools, along with mechanisms for involving their residents in the process of solving problems and planning for the future. Supporting these kinds of communities is what the state humanities councils are all about." - Esther Mackintosh, FSHC President, at a White House briefing
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    January 24-25: Washington, DC
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    Call for Session Proposals for the 2020 National Humanities Conference in Indianapolis, IN
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Supporting Grassroots Humanities Programs in Every US State and Territory

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Our Guiding Principles

Through the humanities we discover who we are: diverse communities in one nation, one nation in a diverse world.

The humanities strengthen the civic, cultural, and social fabric of society by fostering understanding and promoting an engaged citizenry

The state humanities councils play a vital role in ensuring that humanities programming reaches all Americans, expanding minds and transforming lives

The state humanities councils, through their connection to communities and organizations in every corner of their state, are essential entities for extending the reach of the National Endowment for the Humanities

The state humanities councils have a greater impact when they are united in purpose and voice

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Learn About Our Partners

We partner with a diverse group of government, nonprofit, and private organizations to provide a wide range of options for our members.

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The Federation and the NEH: What's the Difference?

One of our major partners is the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), of which our councils are affiliates. How do our activities complement each other?

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