inspiring. engaging. enriching.
The humanities are how we understand ourselves and our world and how we communicate that understanding to others. South Carolina Humanities funds, promotes, counsels, and coordinates all manner of thoughtful (and thought-provoking) endeavors—exhibits, documentaries, discussion forums, research, planning, workshops, dramatizations, lectures, and on and on—that pertain to the humanities.
How can you get involved?
We are a small organization, but we accomplish big things with our partners throughout South Carolina.
We help to build communities and move South Carolina forward as a state. SC Humanities reaches many rural areas, increasing the cultural capacity of local institutions and providing local economic impact.
Won’t you join us in this endeavor?
Apply for a Grant
There are several categories of grants available to nonprofits, including major grants, mini & planning grants, and fast-track literary grants.
Request a Speaker
Request one of South Carolina’s finest scholars to share their knowledge and to spark discussions about human values, traditions, and cultures.
Start a Conversation
The "Let's Talk About It" book discussion series has long been the backbone of library programming offered by SC Humanities with assistance from the SC State Library.
Donate Today
Your support matters. Commit to a monthly gift or support a program that you are passionate about.
Attend an Event
Attend an exhibition or lecture, sign-up for a workshop, and more.
Celebrate the Humanities
The annual Governor's Awards in the Humanities Luncheon celebrates excellence in the humanities.
Featured News
SC Humanities Announces its 2022 Student Scholarship Recipients
South Carolina Humanities offers an annual scholarship for one undergraduate and one graduate student who have declared a major or are enrolled in a Master’s degree
Smithsonian Exhibit “Voices and Votes” Opens in Kingstree
The traveling Smithsonian exhibit Voices and Votes: Democracy in America will have its grand opening in South Carolina at the Williamsburgh Historical Society on Saturday,
2022 Governor’s Awards in the Humanities Call for Nominations
South Carolina Humanities is pleased to announce the 2020 recipients of the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities and the Fresh Voices in the Humanities Award.
SC Humanities Awards $72,000 in Grants
The South Carolina Humanities Board of Directors awarded more than $72,000 in Major Grants to 9 cultural organizations after a Feb ruary 18, 2022 Board Meeting in
Children of our Time: African American and Jewish Lamentations and Longings – Lecture and Program Series
Coastal Carolina University will sponsor a series of programs in Winter and Spring 2022 featuring dialogue about the persecution of African American and Jewish communities.
Jail, No Bail: How 30 Days Impacted the Civil Rights Movement
The Visit York County Partners in Tourism Foundation has created a new permanent exhibit about the Friendship Nine Civil Rights historical event in Rock Hill.
News Stories
South Carolina: The Food We Celebrate in Marion
Developed by the South Carolina State Museum and South Carolina Humanities, South Carolina: The Food We Celebrate is a traveling exhibit that celebrates iconic foods from communities
South Carolina Maritime Museum Speaker Programs
The South Carolina Maritime Museum in Georgetown will present two speakers in April and May. The programs will be part of their History for Lunch
2022 Litchfield Tea and Poetry Series
The Georgetown County Library will present the sixteenth season of the Litchfield Tea and Poetry Series in 2022, featuring poets on January 20, February 17,
South Carolina: The Food We Celebrate in Walterboro
Developed by the South Carolina State Museum and South Carolina Humanities, South Carolina: The Food We Celebrate is a traveling exhibit that celebrates iconic foods from communities
Stone Soup Storytelling Festival
The 2022 Stone Soup Storytelling Festival will be presented on April 22 – 24 in Woodruff, SC. The event will offer four featured tellers and
SC Civil Rights Monument Project – Virtual Ceremony
The “South Carolina Civil Rights Monument Project” is a community project to create public sculptures about the history and narratives of South Carolina Civil Rights
Violins of Hope
Varna International Music Academy will coordinate a major, statewide series of educational and artistic events that present the story of the Holocaust through performances, exhibits,
Georgetown Library Presents “DigiBridge” Live Lecture Series
Beginning on Wednesday, March 9 at 2:00 p.m. with a presentation by political scientist and educator Dennzon Winley, the Georgetown County Library (GCL) will showcase
Calhoun County Library Film Series
Actors’ Theatre of South Carolina will begin free public screening events Sunday, February 27th, at 3:00 pm with a screening of their award-winning film, Frederick
Word on the Street
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