Tessera

“I couldn’t have asked for a better group of people… I’m grateful for how patient, kind, and supportive every single person on the team was…” Amelia Spielman, our summer intern from Haverford College, reflects on her experience. pahumanities.org/conversation...

Inspiration and joy: My summer at PA Humanities - PA Humanities

by Amelia Spielman (summer 2026 Haverford College intern) https://youtu.be/JOfO81kb2vc My summer at PA Humanities has come to a close, and the 10 weeks I spent here feel like they passed by impossibly...

pahumanities.org

We’re proud to see PA Humanities and Voices of History Philadelphia featured in a new Folklife Magazine article about By the People: Conversations Beyond 250. folklife.si.edu/magazine/by-...

Through “By the People,” the Smithsonian and Humanities Councils Unite to Explore 250 Years of the United States’ Cultural Life

For the first time, humanities councils have partnered with the Smithsonian on a single initiative engaging communities across the country.

folklife.si.edu

The final weekend to nominate a Window Keeper is here! Who is a courageous person in your community who brings people together, keeps local stories and traditions alive, creates opportunities to learn and share, or helps others feel welcome and involved? pahumanities.org/thewindowkee...

What a special evening in Philadelphia. ❤️ Thank you to everyone who joined us at Mother Bethel for Everybody Has a Story: A Conversation with Dr. Erica Armstrong Dunbar. More to come from Voices of History Philadelphia soon!

Tomorrow in Philadelphia! Join PA Humanities and America250PA for Everybody Has a Story: A Conversation with Erica Armstrong Dunbar, moderated by Jeannine A. Cook of Harriett’s Bookshop. 📅 Aug. 12 | 7 p.m. 📍 Mother Bethel AME Church RSVP: voicesofphiladelphia.funraise.org

Who will you recognize in your community? In every community, someone is making a difference and deserves recognition for all that they do. You can honor them through PA Humanities’ The Window Keeper: Civic Honors program. ⏰ Nominate by 8/16! pahumanities.org/thewindowkee...

📢 Join PA Humanities and America250PA for Everybody Has a Story: A Conversation with Erica Armstrong Dunbar, author of Never Caught, moderated by Jeannine A. Cook, owner of Harriett’s Bookshop. 📅 8/12 🕡 6:30pm 📍 Mother Bethel AME in Phl RSVP: voicesofphiladelphia.funraise.org

Original poems by Corry Area High School students came to life in Corry City Park this weekend as part of the Rain Poetry project “Finding the Light," supported by PA Humanities.

🎉 Big congrats to project coordinator Ashley Zaccari and the entire Venango Area Heart & Soul team! They have completed and released an action plan shaped by ideas from residents, centered on their shared Venango Values. They are now officially a PA Heart & Soul town!

📣 Deadline extended to August 16! Know someone whose creativity, care, or commitment strengthens their community? Nominate them for The Window Keeper: Civic Honors. Everyone knows someone. Help us share their story: pahumanities.org/thewindowkee...

Join PA Humanities and America250PA for "Everybody Has a Story," an evening with acclaimed historian and author Erica Armstrong Dunbar, moderated by Jeannine A. Cook of Harriett’s Bookshop. 📅 8/12 🕡 6:30 p.m. 📍 Mother Bethel AME in Philly RSVP now! voicesofphiladelphia.funraise.org

This summer and fall, The Window Keeper: Community Workshops will invite people in York, Philadelphia, Bellefonte, Pittsburgh, and Westmoreland County to explore freedom, justice, and civic life through reading, conversation, and reflective writing. pahumanities.org/wkworkshops/

The Window Keeper: Community Workshops

As the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, PA Humanities is convening a series of community workshops across Pennsylvania that invite adults to reflect on democ...

pahumanities.org

PA Humanities is debuting the collection of Voices of History Erie stories with three powerful reflections on family connection, cultural legacy, and the people who shape who we become. pahumanities.org/conversation...

Voices of History Erie: Stories of Family - PA Humanities

Welcome to Voices of History Erie, a PA Humanities project inspired by the works of renowned playwright August Wilson and designed to showcase the voices of everyday Black Pennsylvanians. In these thr...

pahumanities.org

PA Humanities is seeking thoughtful, engaged leaders interested in board service and helping advance our statewide mission. Submit the Board Public Interest Form by July 27: form.jotform.com/261595881480...

Meet Pennsylvania’s 30 newest Window Keepers! Through storytelling, history, culture, mentorship and community care, they are helping neighbors connect, learn from one another and strengthen civic life. Nominate someone from your community by July 31. pahumanities.org/conversation...

PA Humanities announces 30 new Window Keepers nominated by individuals across Pennsylvania - PA Humanities

These Pennsylvanians representing 21 different counties were nominated by people in their own communities who have seen firsthand the difference they make in the places they call home. The public call...

pahumanities.org

At Erie County Public Library’s Blasco Memorial Library, teens explored folklore from around the world through stories, discussion, art, writing, games and guest speakers. #youthledhumanities pahumanities.org/conversation...

Teens’ exploration of folklore sparks curiosity, creativity and conversation at Erie library - PA Humanities

The more teens at Blasco Memorial Library in Erie examined folklore, supported by PA Humanities' Youth-Led Humanities program, the more connections they made between how cultures all across the world ...

pahumanities.org

Teen voices are showing up on the streets of Kane! 🌧️ Through our Rain Poetry project, young people at Friends Memorial Library created haiku inspired by the “Colors of Kane.” Their poems are now installed on town sidewalks using an invisible spray. pahumanities.org/conversation...

Teen creativity on display as Rain Poetry expands to Kane - PA Humanities

Anne Cleer wanted to bring PA Humanities’ Rain Poetry project to Friends Memorial Library in Kane as a way to encourage young people to express themselves and also bring a little magic to the streets ...

pahumanities.org

Are you ready to connect, learn, and lead with cultural practitioners across PA? We have launched the PA Cultural Exchange (PaX) Fellowship, bringing together humanities, creative, and cultural practitioners. Applications due 7/8. pahumanities.org/pax/

PA Cultural Exchange (PaX)

PA Cultural Exchange is an 18-month fellowship that convenes cultural practitioners from creative hubs in a dynamic learning exchange, encouraging creativity, deepening connections, and building relat...

pahumanities.org

Everyone knows someone. Help us share their story. Nominate someone in your community for The Window Keeper: Civic Honors and help us shine a light on the people shaping civic life across the Commonwealth. Learn more and submit a nomination: pahumanities.org/thewindowkee... #WKCivicHonors

We are looking for people across PA who want to share their experience, networks, and leadership in support of our statewide mission. Interested? Completing our new interest form is the first step... pahumanities.org/about-us/boa...

Join Our Board - PA Humanities

Home Join Our Board Thank you for your interest in joining the PA Humanities' Board of Directors! This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a committed team illuminating possibilities for Pennsylv...

pahumanities.org

PA Humanities@pahumanities.bsky.social · 4mo ago

We look forward to seeing everyone today at 2pm at the #PaX informational webinar. If you haven't already registered, here's the link: pahumanities.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: PA Cultural Exchange - Informational Webinar. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

pahumanities.zoom.us

Big news for Pennsylvania’s humanities, arts, culture, and community-based practitioners: PA Humanities has launched the new PA Cultural Exchange Fellowship (PaX). Join the webinar on 6/16 to learn more. Apps are due 7/8. #PaX pahumanities.org/pax/

PA Cultural Exchange (PaX)

pahumanities.org

This summer, PA Humanities is excited to welcome Amelia Spielman as our intern working primarily with our programs and communications teams, including special support for The Window Keeper: Civic Honors. pahumanities.org/conversation...

Getting to know PA Humanities intern Amelia Spielman - PA Humanities

A native of Austin, Texas, Amelia Spielman just completed her sophomore year at Haverford College and is double majoring in English and economics. Click to get to know her better.

pahumanities.org

PA Humanities Join Paul Robeson House and Museum on Saturday, June 6th, from 11:00am - 1:00pm to share your story as part of PA Humanities' Voices of History Philadelphia project! www.eventbrite.com/e/voices-of-...