Welcome! The Pennsylvania Humanities Council inspires a Life of Learning with Commonwealth Speakers, Book Discussion Groups, and Grants that enlarge our vision of the world.

Highlights


Humanities Live
See the television broadcast of Pennsylvania Poets. Jeanne Murray Walker, Trapeta Mayson and Jim Daniels discuss the influence Pennsylvania has had on their work and lead an interactive poetry workshop.

Read About It!
Public Libraries: Apply for a free packaged book discussion program. Application deadline is May 15.

Humanities Grants
Apply for a 2008 Large Grant. July 1 is the Intent-to-Apply deadline.

Grants in Action!


Murder by the Book
May 20

The Abington Community Library presents Murder by the Book, a discussion series that brings great suspense novels and their corresponding films together. The five-part series features popular authors and works from the 19th century to present day. The remaining title in the series is The Stepford Wives on May 20.

Upcoming Events

"From the Golden Plough to the Golden Arches"
Saturday, May 10
Newport

"Underground Singing-Book&Poetry Discussion, Exhibits, Performance, that Explore Coal Mining in Amer
Saturday, May 10
Pottsville

"Mother's Day at Graeme Park"
Sunday, May 11
Horsham

"Researching Your Pennsylvania Commonwealth Ancestor"
Monday, May 12
Easton

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