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.
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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!
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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 Two New Gubernatorial Board Members
SC Humanities Awards $128,000 in Grants
SC Humanities Announces New Themed Grant Opportunity
SC Humanities Launches New "Accessibility and Inclusion Grants"
SC Humanities Welcomes Four New Board Members
2023 South Carolina Humanities Festival in Orangeburg County
News Stories
Lancaster County Literary Arts Festival
The Lancaster County Council of the Arts in partnership with the Lancaster County Library will present the innaugural Lancaster County
Know Your Family History: Genealogy Workshops in Williamsburg County
Williamsburgh County Historical Society will present two genealogical workshops focusing on African American families that will take place in April
New Interactive Gullah Culture Media Room at the Edisto Island Museum
The Edisto Island Museum will open the final phase of their exhibit From Africa to Edisto Island: Gullah Geechee in late March
Art History Lecture Series in Spartanburg
Converse University will present an art history lecture series featuring art historians from other South Carolina universities with programs in
14th Annual Lander University Film Festival
Lander University will present its 14th Annual Lander University Film Festival on Saturday, March 30. The event celebrates film and encourages all aspects
Lourie Lectures in Columbia
Senior Resources will host five courses in February 2024 at the Lourie Center as part of their bi-annual “Lourie Lectures”
Briggs Before and Beyond Brown
The Cecil Williams South Carolina Civil Rights Museum will present a series of symposiums throughout the state from February –
The NAWA Sisterhood – Connection and Inspiration Through Our Membership
The Franklin G. Burroughs – Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum will present an exhibition of works from the National Association