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 is Hiring!
SC Humanities is currently searching for a Communications Coordinator. Communications Coordinator Position Description To Apply: Send cover letter, resume, and two references to tjwallace@schumanities.org with
SC Humanities Announces New Themed Grant Opportunity
In honor of its upcoming 50th Anniversary (2022 – 2023), South Carolina Humanities has launched a new statewide Request for Proposals (RFP) titled “SCH@50: Remembering
SC Humanities Student Scholarships Available
SC Humanities is pleased to announce an opportunity for undergraduate or graduate students who are majoring in or pursuing a masters degree in a humanities
South Carolina Humanities Awards $850,000 to 78 Cultural Organizations through Growth Grants
South Carolina Humanities has awarded $856,587 in emergency relief funds to 78 cultural organizations in South Carolina. These “Growth Grant” awards reach 31 counties and
SC Humanities is Pleased to Welcome Four New Board Members
SC Humanities is pleased to announce the FY2022 Board of Directors who begin their terms on November 1, 2021. Four new members will join the
SC Humanities Awards $61,000 in Grants
The South Carolina Humanities Board of Directors awarded more than $61,000 in Major Grants to 9 cultural organizations after a September 24, 2021 Board Meeting in Columbia.
News Stories
Olympia Mill Village Museum Historical Marker Dedication
The Olympia Mill Village Museum will celebrate the dedication of a new historical marker on their site on Sunday, February 13th at 2:00 p.m. This
“Justice for All” Traveling Exhibit opens at the Sumter County Museum
The Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina has created a traveling exhibit based on the archival exhibit “Justice
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,
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.
Dyani White Hawk: LISTEN
The Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art at the College of Charleston will feature an exhibition of two different bodies of works by Native American artist
A Year of Black History at Richland Library
Richland Library will present a series of black history and women’s history programs from January – March 2022 to serve audiences of all ages. The
The Changing Cultural Climate in Museums
The McKissick Museum at the University of South Carolina will host a public lecture and workshop on “The Changing Cultural Climate in Museums” on featuring
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.
Hagood Mill Presents
Hagood Mill Historic Site will present three monthly celebrations this fall: the Storytelling Festival & Liars Competition on October 15 – 16, the Native American
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