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!

Join the movement: Spotlight on Jessica Herzing

As we celebrate our 50 years of championing the humanities throughout the state, we’re spotlighting some of the people who’ve joined us along the way and contributed to our work with their donations, time, energy, skills and creativity.

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).

It’s official: Upper Chichester celebrates PA Heart & Soul community status

Members of the Upper Chichester Heart & Soul team, Upper Chichester Board of Commissioners, PA Heart & Soul staff and partners stand posing with their plaques and other recognition of becoming a PA Heart & Soul community. PHOTO BY RUSTBELT MAYBERRY PHOTOGRAPHY.

PA Heart & Soul leads to a wide variety of positive outcomes for communities, but success doesn’t come without hard work.

To celebrate both the effort and remarkable achievements of the Upper Chichester team, PA Humanities recognized the leadership and volunteers with an official PA Heart & Soul Community designation at a recent Board of Commissioners meeting.

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