• The New York Council for the Humanities

    helps all New Yorkers become thoughtful participants in our communities by promoting critical inquiry, cultural understanding, and civic engagement.

    Together - Book Talk for Kids & Parents, Schenectady

  • The New York Council for the Humanities

    helps all New Yorkers become thoughtful participants in our communities by promoting critical inquiry, cultural understanding, and civic engagement.

    Mini Grants - Thai Takes Cinema, New York City

  • The New York Council for the Humanities

    helps all New Yorkers become thoughtful participants in our communities by promoting critical inquiry, cultural understanding, and civic engagement.

    Mini Grants - Underground Railroad Workshop, Albany

  • The New York Council for the Humanities

    helps all New Yorkers become thoughtful participants in our communities by promoting critical inquiry, cultural understanding, and civic engagement.

    Major Grants - openhousenewyork, New York City

  • The New York Council for the Humanities

    helps all New Yorkers become thoughtful participants in our communities by promoting critical inquiry, cultural understanding, and civic engagement.

    Reading Between the Lines - Buffalo

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Jan 27th
Rockville Centre -
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Jan 27th
Newburgh -
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The Conversations Bureau is a new initiative of the Council that promotes thoughtful, engaged community dialogue based on short texts related to American identity, led by a scholar-facilitator. Explore over 20 Conversations on a range of humanities topics to bring to your community.
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Fall 2011: War of 1812 Mini Grants >
The Council is partnering with the State Historian and State Archives to coordinate commemoration efforts statewide, and will fund grants of up to $3,000 that present programming dedicated to the legacy of the War of 1812 in New York State.

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