Pittsburgh storytellers connect at Voices of History event

Storytellers from the Voices of History project gather for a group photo.

Voices of History is a statewide effort to collect and celebrate the stories, family histories, struggles and triumphs of Black Pennsylvanians in the 20th and 21st centuries. In December, a group of Pittsburgh storytellers who will be featured as part of the project gathered at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center.

Voices of History project spotlights Erie’s Black heritage

PA Humanities’ Voices of History project is capturing the stories of everyday Black Pennsylvanians and their families. The project launched in Pittsburgh this summer, and moved to Erie this fall with two story circles held in November at the Historical Institute of Culture and the African American Experience. 

Year in review: 23 humanities highlights of ’23

This was a big year for PA Humanities, as we kicked off our 50th anniversary celebration that will continue into 2024. It was also a year of great accomplishments for organizations across Pennsylvania as they continue to demonstrate the power of the humanities to uncover and uplift hidden voices, bring communities together to create positive change and share stories of our history and the bonds that unite us all. Join us in celebrating some of our favorite moments, projects and more from 2023!

Major Support Heading to Communities Along Route 6 Corridor and Western PA

a park in Port Allegany features etched glass blocks that showcase the community's history

PA Humanities has partnered with the Route 6 Alliance and Community Heart & Soul to select and support Etna, Venango Area (Cranberry, Oil City and Franklin), Mansfield and Port Allegany along their paths to becoming stronger, more vibrant communities through PA Heart & Soul, a humanities-based approach to community and economic development centered on the Community Heart & Soul® model. Additional support is provided by the Department of Community & Economic Development (DCED) and Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).

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