PA Humanities announces 30 new Window Keepers nominated by individuals across Pennsylvania
These Pennsylvanians representing 21 different counties were nominated by people in their own communities who have seen firsthand the difference they make in the places they call home. The public call for nominations remains open through July 31.
Get to know our Window Keepers: Part 2
As we prepare to announce our next group of Pennsylvanians recognized through PA Humanities’ The Window Keeper: Civic Honors initiative, we’re taking a look back at the first 25 Window Keepers who helped launch this special project. As you explore their stories and see where they’re located across the state, ask yourself: Who do you know who is a Window Keeper?
Get to know our Window Keepers: Part 1
As we prepare to announce the next group of Pennsylvanians recognized through PA Humanities’ The Window Keeper: Civic Honors initiative, we’re taking a look at the first 25 Window Keepers who helped launch this special project. Who will you nominate from your community?
Teen creativity on display as Rain Poetry expands to Kane
Anne Cleer wanted to bring PA Humanities’ Rain Poetry project to Friends Memorial Library in Kane as a way to encourage young people to express themselves and also bring a little magic to the streets of their rural community.Â
Now, for many of the youth who participated in the project, seeing their words showcased on the sidewalks around their northwest Pennsylvania town has become not just a creative accomplishment, but also a chance to become part of the town conversation and excitement around the project. They’re also finding their own community of
fellow writers and creative peers at the library, even though the project is officially finished.
Getting to know PA Humanities intern Amelia Spielman
A native of Austin, Texas, Amelia Spielman just completed her sophomore year at Haverford College and is double majoring in English and economics. Click to get to know her better.
Who’s your Window Keeper? Nominate them today!
Real-life Window Keepers are everyday people who illuminate what’s possible in their communities, helping others to connect and participate more fully in civic life. Over the coming months, PA Humanities will recognize Window Keepers from all across Pennsylvania, but we can’t do it without YOU! Read to learn more about how to help tell the story of Pennsylvania at 250 and honor the ones working to make life better in the places we call home.