Virginia—Virginia Humanities, the state’s humanities council, announced $30,390 in grants that have been awarded to 9 nonprofit organizations.
These projects each explore Virginia’s history in creative ways. “From the histories of the Indigenous nations who first called Alexandria home, through the Revolutionary War, desegregation, and into the present day, these projects explore Virginia’s past in unique and thought-provoking ways,” said Adam Courville, Director of Grants and Fellowships at Virginia Humanities. “We’re proud to support projects that bring creativity and depth to how Virginia’s stories are shared with the public.”
“We’re proud to support projects that bring creativity and depth to how Virginia’s stories are shared with the public.”
Adam Courville
The next grant application deadline is April 17. Apply online at VirginiaHumanities.org/grants.
Remembering All of the Titans: TC Williams Oral History Project
ADEii Health Foundation ($3500)
Sacramento, CA
Support for a public humanities initiative that will include a podcast and public exhibition centered on the stories of Black cheerleaders, the first Black drum major, and other community members who participated in the cultural life of T.C. Williams High School, in Alexandria, VA, during the period of desegregation.
Alexandria Digital History Museum
Alexandria Historical Society ($3500)
Alexandria, VA
Support for the Alexandria Digital History Museum, the first digital experience to trace the story of the city from the Indigenous nations that called the area home for thousands of years to the Alexandrians who continue to make history in the city today.
Stories of Pioneers at Dahlgren and Their Contributions to the Community
Dahlgren Heritage Foundation ($3500)
King George, VA
Support for the expansion of exhibition materials that tell the stories of the people and the work performed at the Dahlgren Navy Base in Virginia, which have made significant technological contributions to build and maintain the United States Navy.
1781: The Revolution in Gloucester – The Battle of the Hook and Second Surrender
Gloucester County Friends of the Museum ($3500)
Gloucester, VA
Support for the development and installation of a professionally designed permanent exhibit interpreting Gloucester’s 1781 Battle of the Hook at the Gloucester Museum of History.
Multicultural Festival: Imagine 2026
ReEstablish Richmond ($3500)
Richmond, VA
Support for the annual Multicultural Festival, a community-centered event where Richmond residents from all backgrounds gather to celebrate the cultural diversity of the region.
Music History in the Hill City
Seven Hills Chamber Music ($3390)
Lynchburg, VA
Support for “Music History in the Hill City”, a humanities-focused public program that uses live performance and narration to interpret rediscovered Lynchburg-related musical works and the social and cultural histories they reveal.
Sixth Annual Soul of Cville Festival
Soul of Cville ($3500)
Ruckersville, VA
Support for a full-day, humanities-rich public festival that will highlight Black history in Charlottesville and Albemarle County, increasing public awareness of the importance of oral tradition and intergenerational knowledge transfer.
Mapping the Past: The Ker Plantation and Town of Onancock
Eastern Shore Virginia Historical Society ($3500)
Onancock, VA
Support for the development of an interactive orientation panel designed to deepen public understanding of the unique relationship of the Ker Place Plantation to the surrounding Town of Onancock, in the post-Revolutionary War Era.
Opening Community Day Festival at Virginia MOCA
Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art ($2500)
Virginia Beach, VA
Support for a day-long festival that will invite visitors of all ages to explore the museum’s new space and inaugural exhibition while enjoying performances, artist demonstrations, hands-on activities, community resources, and more.
About Virginia Humanities
Virginia Humanities is the state humanities council. We aim to tell the stories of all Virginians—or, better yet, find ways for people to tell their own stories. We want Virginians to connect with their history and culture and, in doing that, we hope we will all better understand each other. Virginia Humanities is headquartered in Charlottesville at the University of Virginia, but our work covers the Commonwealth. Founded in 1974, we are one of fifty-six humanities councils created by Congress with money and support from the National Endowment for the Humanities to make the humanities available to all Americans. To learn more visit VirginiaHumanities.org.
