Elizabeth I was regarded with awe by her people in her own lifetime, but she frequently communicated with her subjects as well as her fellow monarchs and counselors. Her avenues of communication were much more limited than those used by most politicians nowadays; Elizabeth only had at her disposal official written communications and public appearances. … Read more
The Race and Identity Dialogue virtual program series is offered by Lander University’s College of Behavioral and Social Sciences and sponsored by the university’s Diversity Advisory Council. The series joins other campus programming to address issues of justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. Free and open to the public as well as members of the Lander community, … Read more
You can download and view our printed newsletters in this archive.Requires Adobe Acrobat or higher. 2023 Annual Report (Released March 2024) 2022 Annual Report (Released January 2023) 2021 Annual Report (Released January 2022) 2020 Annual Report (Released January 2021) 2019 Annual Report (Released January 2020) Fall Biennial 2017 Fall 2016 Summer Biennial 2013-2015 Summer 2014 Summer Biennial … Read more
Students can revisit their most powerful literary experiences through a contest that asks them to write a personal letter to an author and explain how his or her work changed their perspective on the world. The national Letters About Literature competition is open to students in grades 4 through 12, and submissions are being accepted … Read more
In 2024, South Carolina Humanities awarded scholarships to two graduate students who are enrolled in advanced degree programs in the humanities. After careful consideration, the Board of Directors of SC Humanities chose Claire Jackson, who is pursuing a MS in Historic Preservation at Clemson University, and Shyanne Hamrick, who is working on a Masters in English at … Read more
South Carolina Humanities is accepting nominations to become a member of our Board of Directors. New members will begin three-year terms in November 2024. Board members initiate and develop projects, seek to make the humanities accessible statewide, and take active roles in fundraising. Nominations are due by Sunday, June 30, 2024. Established in 1971, SC Humanities has … Read more
Charleston Southern University hosts an annual Visiting Writers Series. For 2023-2024, they plan to host poets Lauren K. Carlson and Mathew Merson in November and poet Ray McManus in April. The free series is open to students and the community. The April program featuring Ray McManus will take place on Friday, April 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. … Read more
Charleston Southern University hosts an annual Visiting Writers Series. For 2023-2024, they plan to host poets Lauren K. Carlson and Mathew Merson in November and poet Ray McManus in April. The free series is open to students and the community. SC Humanities supported this program with a Fast Track Literary Grant. The November program will … Read more
We’re celebrating textiles throughout March at the Horry County Museum! Join us March 13th at 2:00 PM for a presentation by local quilter Louise Veverka. Ever wonder what those quilters are talking about when they use words like “flimsy”, “sandwich”, “batting and backing”, “sashing and cornerstones”, or even the letters HST, WOF, LOF? This … Read more
