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.
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A Call for Nominations for the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities
South Carolina Humanities is pleased to announce that nominations for the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities and the Fresh Voices in the Humanities Award are now being accepted through
Smithsonian Exhibit Water/Ways Is Heading to Westminster, SC
South Carolina Humanities, in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institute’s Museum on Main Street program, is pleased to present the traveling Smithsonian exhibit Water/Ways in South Carolina. The
“Exploring Omar” Virtual Discussion Series
Spoleto Festival USA will present “Exploring Omar,” a free, eight-part discussion series as part of the Festival’s education and community engagement arm, Spoleto ETC. The hourlong programs, held
SC Writers’ Association 2021 Literary Programming
The South Carolina Writers’ Association (SCWA) launches its 2021 literary arts initiatives in January. These initiatives include six “Become an Author” programs, 24 “Writing Conversation”
Race and Identity Dialogue Series
Lander University will present a Race and Identity Dialogue series of virtual presentations and discussions beginning in January. South Carolina Humanities supported this programming with
Announcing the SC Humanities Electoral Initiative
South Carolina Humanities is pleased to announce a series of virtual programs exploring the American electoral process. All eleven programs will be free, open to
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Richland Library’s “Let’s Talk Race” Series
Richland Library has been offering their “Let’s Talk Race” community initiative since August 2020. Through Spring 2021, they will host virtual author events, book groups
“The Waccamaw Indian People: Past, Present, and Future” Exhibit
The exhibit The Waccamaw Indian People: Past, Present, and Future will open at the Horry County Museum on Tuesday, April 27. This exhibit features the
A Call for Nominations for the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities
South Carolina Humanities is pleased to announce that nominations for the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities and the Fresh Voices in the Humanities Award are now being accepted through
Words Across the Water
South Carolina State University will present a four-part poetry series entitled “Words Across the Water.” The series brings together poets and writers from across the
Sisterhood: SC Suffragists – Documentary Trilogy
Sisterhood: South Carolina Suffragists is a trilogy of documentaries to commemorate the centennial of the 19th amendment. The first installment “The Grimké Sisters Through the Civil War”
“Black Women in History” Virtual Program
Middleton Place Foundation will present an engaging program about Black Women in History as part of their ongoing annual Distinguished Speakers Series. The virtual conversation
2021 Poetry at McLeod
The fourth season of Poetry at McLeod will take place in April and May in Charleston. This acclaimed series, held at a southern cotton plantation,
“Uncertain Times: Homefront 1865” Virtual Programming
Historic Brattonsville’s virtual program “Uncertain Times: Homefront 1865” gives voice to the African American story and presents a more inclusive interpretation of the Brattonsville community
Smithsonian Exhibit Water/Ways Is Heading to Westminster, SC
South Carolina Humanities, in cooperation with the Smithsonian Institute’s Museum on Main Street program, is pleased to present the traveling Smithsonian exhibit Water/Ways in South Carolina. The
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