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…

Cameron County pride shines through as PA Heart & Soul project nears finish

volunteers gather on Super Saturday in Cameron County

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…

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