South Carolina Humanities
The humanities are how we understand ourselves and our world and how we communicate that understanding to others. South Carolina Humanities is one of 54 state and jurisdictional humanities councils that receives funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. SC 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.
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.
Explore Resources
SC Humanities has supported a variety of projects that include digital content for all ages. Check them out!
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 Student Scholarships Available
Call for Speakers for the Speakers Bureau: Humanities Out Loud Program
2024 South Carolina Humanities Festival in North Augusta
Smithsonian Exhibit “Spark: Places of Innovation” Opens in Greenwood
2024 Governor’s Awards in the Humanities and Akers Prize Winners Announced
Fast Track Literary Grant Award Amounts Will be Raised Starting September 2
News Stories
Briggs Before and Beyond Brown
The Cecil Williams South Carolina Civil Rights Museum will present a series of symposiums throughout the state from February –
LISTEN! Revolutionary Stories Series in Woodruff
The Stone Soup Storytelling Institute will present a series of six collaborative program sessions about the American Revolution. Each event
Modern Southern Novels on Page and Screen – Discussion Series in Aiken
The Aiken County Public Library will be presenting an original book and film discussion series titled “Modern Southern Novels on
2024 Colonial Day Festival in Moncks Corner
The Berkeley County Museum will present their annual Colonial Day Festival on September 28, 2024 at Old Santee Canal Park
Every Corner, Every County Poetry Reading Series
The Poetry Society of South Carolina will offer a series of six poetry readings, discussions, and workshops from August 2024
History and Music Combine: Celebrating Summerville Orchestra’s 20 Years
The Summerville Orchestra will commemorate their 20th anniversary by creating an exhibit and offering a series of public lectures. An initial
Living Legacy: Programs Illuminating Native and Gullah Histories
The Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage will present a series of 16 collateral programs from April 2024 – January 2025
Georgetown County Library Celebrates 225th Anniversary with a Speaker Series
The Georgetown County Library will present a series of free public programs from June – fall 2024 to celebrate their
