Delaware Humanities

Our very own Executive Director, Michele Anstine, has been published on Bay to Bay News! Read Michele’s guest opinion article titled, Celebrating 50 years of the Humanities in Delaware: bit.ly/413Iz5x #delawarehumanities #50thanniversary

Happening this weekend: We Hold These Truths! We couldn't be more excited to celebrate Black history and Black excellence alongside the Choir School of Delaware! Get your tickets today! 🎟️ choirschoolofdelaware.org/events/black-h… #dehumanities #delawarehumanities #blackhistorymonth

Check out this article from the NEH website about the founding of the state humanities councils! Awesome read to learn about the history of the humanities! essentials.neh.gov/projects/found…

Exciting news! Did you know that the Small Museum Association Conference is being held in the first state? We are so proud to be a sponsor of this important event! February 20-22 at the Hotel DuPont Purchase tickets at smallmuseum.org

Check out this historical map of Delaware from the 1940’s! Notice anything missing? 😉 #storiesandhistory #delawarehumanities #delawarememorialbridge

Save the date! 🌿 “Medicinal Plant Talk” on Wednesday, February 15th! Join us at the beautiful Alapocas Run State Park! dehumanities.org/event/winter-t… #medicinalplants #ChiefDennisCoker #delawarehumanities

Save the date! Join our friends at the Wilmington Public Library for “Voices of Power” with Phylicia Rashad and moderator Bertice Berry. February 15th 6-7pm No tickets required! Learn more about the Voices of Power program at wilmington.lib.de.us

In keeping with our historic theme this month, we would like to spread word about this upcoming community event hosted by the Lewes Public Library. “The Five Cases of Brown v. Board” Registration for this event is required! Learn more at lewes.lib.de.us

Happening this Saturday… A part of the Adult Lecture Series, Delaware Humanities if proud to present “Remember the Ladies.” Join us from 11am-12pm at the Appoquinimink Community Library!

At Delaware Humanities, we love a good story. Did you know Delaware State Parks is collecting historic photos, artifacts, and stories? You can even submit scanned photos and documents online! Check out their website for more info.

Don’t forget! As a part of our 50th Anniversary celebrations, Delaware Humanities is offering 50% off of speaker programs! Lear more: dehumanities.org/programs/speak…

Community Spotlight!🔦 This past week, Delaware Center for Horticulture hosted a “Treecycle” event! Members of the community came together to have their trees chipped so that they can be put to good use in community gardens! #dehumanities #delawarecenterforhorticulture

National Endowment for the Humanities recently announced their latest round of grantees. We would like to extend our congratulations to all of the recipients, most especially former Delaware Humanities board member, Debra Norris! Congratulations to all! #dehumanities #NEH

Our next book club will be held on Tuesday, February 7th at 6pm! We will be discussing the book “The Marathon Don’t Stop” by Rob Kenner If you’d like to join us, grab your book and start reading! 📚 Register at dehumanities.org #delawarehumanities #bookclub

Don’t forget to check out the “Crossroads: Change in Rural America” exhibit before it closes! We are proud to be involved in the collaboration of this exhibit hosted by the Greater Harrington Historical Society and The Smithsonian Institute Traveling Exhibits program!

Our theme for the first quarter of this month is “Stories and History.” Have you heard our podcast on the core concept for A More Perfect Union Project? If not, be sure to have a listen on our SoundCloud! soundcloud.com/delawarehumani…

Wow! What a community spotlight we have for you today!🔦 Read about an incredible community effort to replace lost children’s books at the Lewes Public Library! capegazette.com/article/novel-… #delawarehumanities #lewespubliclibrary

2023 marks 50 years of Delaware Humanities… We are proud of where we have been, and look forward to where we will go! Take a look through the past with us throughout this year at dehumanities.org/50th-anniversa…

Our very own Executive Director, Michele Anstine, was featured on the National Endowment for the Humanities website! Read all about our fearless leader at neh.gov/article/michel… Thank you for all you do, Michele! #dehumanities #NEH