Helping all Virginians
tell their stories

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.

Virginia Humanities’ Response to COVID-19

Updated: 7/1/2020

Under phase three of the Forward Virginia reopen plan, our offices will remain closed to the public and our staff will continue working from home. While phase three allows event spaces to operate at 50% occupancy, up 250 participants, all Virginia Humanities public in-person events remain cancelled. We encourage our grantees and partners to do the same.

“Unprecedented” Times

A letter from Matthew Gibson

As director of Virginia Humanities, I want to acknowledge the pain that our state and nation are feeling right now. I want to recognize especially the pain that Black Virginians and Black Americans are experiencing. The killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery are a horrific reminder of the brutal systemic and individual racism that continues to thrive in our nation.

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.