letter - Page 2 of 13 - SC Humanities

2023 Governor’s Awards in the Humanities and Akers Prize Winners Announced

October 3, 2023July 26, 2023 by TJ Wallace

South Carolina Humanities is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities and the Akers Prize. Established in 1991, the Governor’s Awards recognize outstanding achievement in humanities research, teaching, and scholarship; institutional and individual participation in helping communities in South Carolina better understand our cultural heritage or ideas and issues related … Read more

The Discovery Educational Outreach Series in Dorchester County

October 30, 2023May 1, 2023 by TJ Wallace

Dorchester Heritage Center will present monthly lectures on a variety of historical and cultural topics relevant to Dorchester County in 2023. The “Discovery Educational Outreach Series” will be led by local scholars, historians, and presenters at venues around Dorchester County to increase attendees’ awareness and knowledge of Dorchester County history and increase the community’s awareness … Read more

Let’s Talk About It List

July 6, 2023April 11, 2023 by Nick

Book Series Mixed Media Series Film Series Book Series About this Series Accommodates 30 Apply for this Series Featuring Jazz by Toni Morrison The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald The Dreamkeeper and Other Poems by Langston Hughes About this Series Accommodates 20 Apply for this Series Featuring Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora … Read more

Now Accepting Board of Directors Nominations

March 23, 2023 by TJ Wallace

South Carolina Humanities is accepting nominations to become a member of our Board of Directors. New members will begin three-year terms in November 2023. Board members initiate and develop projects, seek to make the humanities accessible statewide, and take active roles in fundraising. SC Humanities, now in its 50th year of service as our state’s humanities council, has … Read more

2023 Call for Nominations for the Governor’s Award in the Humanities and the Akers Prize

March 23, 2023 by TJ Wallace

South Carolina Humanities is pleased to announce that nominations for the Governor’s Awards in the Humanities and the newly-renamed Akers Prize are now being accepted through Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Established in 1991, the Governor’s Awards celebrate the Palmetto State’s humanities academics and advocates. The Akers Prize, formerly the Fresh Voices in the Humanities Award, … Read more

“Carin Bloom: Not the Most Unhappy of All Creation”

February 1, 2023January 18, 2023 by Horry County Museum

The Horry County Museum presents a first person historical interpretation on Catherine Greene by Carin Bloom on February 4th at 1 PM. Towards the end of the American War for Independence, Catharine Littlefield Greene takes one more trip to accompany her husband to the front lines of war. Destined for the Continental Army’s camp above … Read more

Resilience and Revolution Speaker Application

September 29, 2022 by Tiye Barnes

To host a speaker in conjunction with your “Resilience and Revolution” display, please complete the application below. Application Instructions First Step: Determine the dates when your community will host the exhibit by working with: Timia D. Thompson (she/her), Traveling Exhibits Program Coordinator, South Carolina State Museum Email: tep@scmuseum.org; phone 803.898.4990; mobile 803.629.4379 www.scmuseum.org/explore/exhibits/tep Second Step: … Read more

Now Accepting Board of Directors Nominations

May 16, 2022 by Tiye Barnes

South Carolina Humanities is accepting nominations to become a member of our Board of Directors. New members will begin three-year terms in November 2022. Board members initiate and develop projects, seek to make the humanities accessible statewide, and take active roles in fundraising. SC Humanities, now in its 50th year of service as our state’s humanities … Read more

The Classroom Civil War Museum

April 6, 2023May 10, 2022 by Nick

A traveling display of Lincoln and Civil War memorabilia and artifacts is available as a separate program. It requires a dedicated classroom for the day and at least six folding or library size tables. One or more classes can be rotated through the exhibit during a period of perhaps four repetitions; commentary and historical explanation … Read more

You have Successfully Subscribed!