Selected from 350 applicants, fellows will receive $10,000 and participate in a statewide exchange designed to strengthen Pennsylvania’s humanities and creative network

Strong communities are built on connections between neighbors, organizations, generations and people who might not otherwise cross paths. Across Pennsylvania, Window Keepers are making those connectio...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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Real-life Window Keepers are everyday people who illuminate what’s possible in their communities, helping others to connect and participate more fully in civic life. Over the coming months, PA Humanit...

PA Humanities launched the two-year Wingspan grant program in 2024. Learn how Friends of the Tanner House, the Chester Cultural Arts and Technology Center and the Crawford County Historical Society us...

New statewide initiative honors 25 inaugural Window Keepers and opens public nominations for America’s 250th anniversary PA Humanities today announced the launch of The Window Keeper: Civic Honors, a ...

Our Work The Window Keeper: Civic Honors Nominate a Pennsylvanian whose everyday actions strengthen community and sustain civic life LaKeisha WolfUjamaa Collective (Pittsburgh)Bryan WadeKeystone Oral ...

Start your day knowing you’re making a difference.. Every purchase of this mug donates $5 to support our work with youth programming. Your gift sustains the programs ...

When Americans think of government, many feelings come to the surface—many of which include low trust, dissatisfaction, and fear. But translating feelings into action can be a lofty goal for governmen...

Email from PA Museums   March 30, 2026   Congratulations to PA Museums' 2026 Awardees PA Museums is pleased to announce the winners of its 2026 Special Achievement Awards. For over 40 years, PA Museum

Gerard Stropnicky and JoAnne Henry, co-directors & writers of "The Really Really RealTraveling Medicine Show," to be presented by Susquehanna Valley Mediation on March 27 & 28, 2026 at 7:00 pm, & Marc...

Leaders with PA Humanities explain how their Community Heart & Soul program encourages Pennsylvanians to get involved in local governance.

Berks County Public Libraries recognized individuals and organizations for their support and contributions to public libraries in Berks County during its 23rd annual Awards Celebration on Wednesday, M...

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What does it look like to create humanities-based programming that teens don’t just attend, but actually help shape and keep coming back to? That question is at the heart of Youth-Led Humanities, one ...

Meet Pennsylvania’s most dynamic and accomplished African Americans, from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia

Welcome to Voices of History Scranton, 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...