Helping all Virginians
tell their stories
Like the students at Smithland Elementary School in Harrisonburg, who are learning the hidden history of their neighborhood by producing their own virtual tours.
A New Home for Virginia Humanities
In early 2021, we’ll be opening a new humanities center in Dairy Central, Charlottesville’s historic Monticello Dairy building.
Learn how we’re helping Virginians connect with their history and culture.
We aim to share the stories of all Virginians—or, better yet, help people share their own stories.
We create opportunities for civic dialogue and the exchange of ideas.
We want all Virginians to connect with their history and culture.
We’re helping Virginians understand our past so we can better shape our future.
News and Events
NewsMark your calendars for March!
Find out who will be headlining our all-virtual 2021 Festival…
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Event
Danny Knicely, Aimee Curl, Tom Mitchell and John Previti live from An die Musik
Versatile multi-instrumentalist Danny Knicely and friends will be streaming from storied Baltimore music venue An die Musik on Saturday, November 21 at 7 o’clock in the evening. Danny will be …
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Event
Colonial Foodways Virtual Cooking Demonstration
Join us and our friends at Stratford Hall for the next Colonial Foodways program featuring Justin Cherry, who will demonstrate baking in a clay oven and feature recipes from colonial …
Event
Intercontinental Affairs: Debut Mysteries with Jasmine Aimaq and Nev March
Mystery authors Jasmine Aimaq (The Prince of Opium) and Nev March (Murder in Old Bombay) discuss their debut novels, set in 1970s Afghanistan and 19th century India, with Meredith Cole. …
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NewsBeneath the Surface
In an effort to advance racial justice, nonprofits in South Hampton Roads are invited to apply for a new grant opportunity for programs on race and the history of race …
Apply for a grant or fellowship
Open grant application deadlines are April 15th & October 15. Fellowship application deadline is December 1.
Undertaking the most challenging work in our history
At a time when divisions may be easier to see than the values that unite us, our work brings people together and honors our shared humanity.
