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in the humanities

We champion the humanities to spark civic engagement, build community, educate, inspire, and make long-lasting change.

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Friends of the Henry O. Tanner House hosted an end-of-year literacy celebration in partnership with the launch of Strawberry Mansion Learning Center's new book club with a giveaway of culturally-affirming children's books, supported by partners Hakim's Bookstore and Harriett's Bookshop, a drum circle, author visit and more. Photo courtesy of Friends of the Henry O. Tanner House.
PA Humanities launched the two-year Wingspan grant program in 2024. Learn how Friends of the Tanner House, the Chester Cultural Arts and Technology Center and the Crawford County Historical Society used the funding and peer support to strengthen their work as living, collaborative experiences rooted in local history and expanded community partnerships. 
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We contribute our learnings to the larger conversation about the role of the humanities in creating lasting change through major projects, including PA CultureCheck, PA Humanities Discovery Project, and more. We put participatory research at the forefront of all our work and partner with scholars, consultants, and a cross-sector of leaders including Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania’s PennPraxis, Elizabeth Myrick + Associates, and Allegheny Intermediate Unit.

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An independent nonprofit that puts people first, PA Humanities relies on financial support from people like you. As we celebrate our 50th Anniversary, your support will help more Pennsylvanians experience the humanities and put them in action through civic engagement, education, building community, and however they are inspired to make change.

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