2014 Governor’s Awards in the Humanities Announced

SC Humanitiesis pleased to announce that three extraordinary South Carolina individuals will be recipients of this year’s annual Governor’s Awards in the Humanities, presented at a luncheon to be held October 23, 2014 at the Hilton Columbia Center. The three recipients are: Dr. William E. Dufford, retired public school teacher and administrator; Dr. Tom Mack, … Read more

South Carolina Humanities Awards

South Carolina Awards in the Humanities South Carolina Humanities annually presents the South Carolina Awards in the Humanities Luncheon & Ceremony to recognize outstanding humanists in the Palmetto State. The 33rd annual event will take place on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at the Pastides Alumni Center (900 Senate St, Columbia, SC 29201) … Read more

Volunteer

SC Humanities always can use the help of volunteers in the office for light secretarial duties, including answering the phones, putting together mailings, and entering data into spreadsheets throughout the year. If interested in volunteering, please contact T.J. Wallace at 803-771-2477. We also occasionally need volunteer help for special events, including the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities Luncheon … Read more

Annual Events

Since 1991, SC Humanities has invested in annual statewide events to serve the people of South Carolina. These events involve a variety of partners from the cities that open their doors to the South Carolina Humanities Festival to the individuals honored with Governor’s Awards in the Humanities. SC Humanities sponsors these events to reach different audiences across … Read more

40th Anniversary

SC Humanities has been inspiring, engaging, and enriching South Carolinians for 40 years, and we will be commemorating this achievement throughout 2013! A 40th Anniversary Celebration took place on Thursday, February 21, 2013 in Columbia at the Hilton Columbia Center, and other events will take place throughout the year. More details will be posted soon, … Read more

Projects

In addition to the grants program, SC Humanities sponsors a variety of projects, from large initiatives like the South Carolina Encyclopedia to long-running programs such as Speakers Bureau: Humanities Out Loud. Each of our projects fulfills our vision of inspiring, engaging, and enriching South Carolinians. The Governor’s Awards in the Humanities Established in 1991, the … Read more

Support

Support Public Humanities in South Carolina There are many different ways to support SC Humanities in its statewide work, from joining our Friends group, to volunteering in the office, to writing a letter of endorsement to legislators. Your support makes a difference in your community!  Your tax-deductible donation helps SC Humanities continue to support programming … Read more