Hit the road with PA Humanities
Summer’s the time to get out and explore new destinations, and Pennsylvania is rich with opportunities to unlock new discoveries. Add some humanities to your getaway with these cultural centers and organizations that offer the chance to experience lesser-known histories, engage with the community and learn more about the people and culture of our diverse state.
LGBTQ+ archival work builds belonging and community in PA
Archives help to preserve history, and in the case of the LGBTQ+ community archives can reveal lives and histories that for too long remained hidden or underground. Two organizations on opposite sides of Pennsylvania are currently using their collections to preserve and share the stories of the LGBTQ+ community using funds provided by PA Humanities…
Juneteenth celebration will tell story of surviving, thriving, and the African American journey
By Karen Price When Bert Harris thought about curating a Juneteenth celebration for the Community Arts Center in Wallingford, he knew he wanted to tell a story that would span the full African American experience. He also knew he wanted to tell that story through the mediums that have meant so much to him and so…
The People Project invites Adams County residents to share stories, find connections
By Karen Price Having a place at the table can mean many different things, and residents of Adams County will get to explore them all with The People Project from Adams County Arts Council. Funded in part with a PA Humanities PA SHARP grant – Sustaining the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan – the…
Cameron County pride shines through as PA Heart & Soul project nears finish
By Karen Price Jessica Herzing knew how much there was to love about her home of Cameron County, but back in the fall of 2016 she saw buildings being torn down and a mostly empty main street in Emporium. It felt demoralizing, she said. A workshop in nearby Ridgeway offering information about a resident-driven program…
A trove of 19th-century Black history awaits within Victorian house museum in Philadelphia
When you think of what’s contained within a Victorian house museum, a collection of largely unknown Black history probably wouldn’t be the first thing to come to mind.
But Ebenezer Maxwell Mansion, located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, isn’t your typical Victorian house museum. Although the house itself doesn’t have a direct link to Black history, the museum’s commitment to serving its predominantly Black neighbors has created a space to share the stories of prominent African Americans of the 19th century.