After a social summer with bold conversations and an engaging autumn full of celebrations, we are approaching the darkest night of the year, a different rhythm of winter, and a … Read more
Program Officer, Partnerships
The Program Officer, Partnerships is responsible for serving as a connector and convener of the humanities sector in Maryland. The Program Officer reports to the Director of Programs and collaborates … Read more
Councils Attend the Library of Congress National Book Festival
In September, the Library of Congress hosted its National Book Festival in Washington, DC. Many humanities councils who serve as Centers for the Book affiliates, including Vermont Humanities, Indiana Humanities, … Read more
Data and Evaluation Specialist
The Data and Evaluation Specialist is the leader of Maryland Humanities’ (MH) evaluation efforts and serves as a key member of MH’s team. They will develop, manage, and execute a … Read more
Director of Advancement
The Director of Advancement is the leader of Maryland Humanities’ (MH) advancement efforts and serves as a key member of MH’s leadership team as a Senior Staff member. They will … Read more
Program Officer, Literature
The Program Officer is responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive, engaging, and effective menu of literary-focused public humanities programs for Maryland Humanities. These include coordination of the Maryland Center … Read more
Meet the 2022 Federation Board of Directors
The 2022 Federation Board of Directors welcomes three new board members and a new chair elected on November 12, 2021, by the Federation membership at the 2021 Annual Business Meeting held in conjunction with the virtual National Humanities Conference. The board officers were voted on by the 2022 board of directors in a meeting following the annual business meeting.
Why Civics Matters: Who is Involved?
Civic engagement itself takes many forms across communities, and one of the most recognizable acts of civic engagement is voting. The right to vote has historically fallen along lines of identity. Take the Voting Rights Act of 1965, for instance, which prohibited discrimination in voting based on race—that’s only been in place for 56 years of our country’s history.
Humanities At Home: Watch. Documentaries, Digital Shorts, Virtual Theater, and Festivals
Extend your documentary repertoire with several unique offerings from state humanities councils! Films from a wide range of topics such as Responding to COVID, the Veteran Experience, Women’s History and UNLADYLIKE2020, Virtual Theater, Hoosier Film Festival and more, can be found and viewed by just clicking a button. Let us know your thoughts by tagging us on social @HumFed and using #HumanitiesAtHome.
FSHC Announces 14 Public Humanities Programs Nominated for 2019 Schwartz Prize
“These programs saw significant impact in their local communities, brought people together, promoted understanding and broke down conversation barriers resulting in real change, growth, and empowerment in their states and territories with reverberations that will be felt across the country.” – Esther Mackintosh, FSHC President
Councils Kick Off Democracy and the Informed Citizen Programs in 2018
In partnership with The Pulitzer Prizes and supported by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, forty-nine councils will launch hundreds of programs and events exploring the importance of being an informed citizen and what that means in today’s society.
Pulitzer Prizes Council Campfires Events Heat Up In October
More than 30 events are occurring in October, making it one of the busiest in terms of council Campfires programming. These programs include festivals, poetry celebrations, distinguished lectures, and reading and writing workshops.
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