A monthly serving of illuminating programs for all Granite Staters!
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A monthly serving of illuminating programs for all Granite Staters
TICKETS NOW ON SALE! 2025 Annual Celebration of the Humanities Thursday, October 9 at the Bank of NH Stage, Concord
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Despite recent cuts to federal funding for the humanities, we still have much to celebrate! As we do on one special night each year, we will continue our tradition of welcoming you and your fellow humanities supporters from the state's cultural, corporate, civic, academic, and philanthropic communities for a night of inspiration and networking at our signature event, the Annual Celebration of the Humanities.
By purchasing your ticket(s) to our most important fundraiser, you will help sustain free public programs for the people of New Hampshire and beyond, ensuring they remain free and accessible to all. Click the button below to get your tickets today!
(If you can't see the button, click HERE) Thank you to our Annual Celebration Lead Sponsor:
The Museum of the White Mountains invites the public to Crossroads: Change in Rural America, a traveling exhibit presented in partnership with New Hampshire Humanities, VT Humanities, and the Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street program, now on view through August 9.
A companion exhibition, The White Mountains: A Crossroads, highlights how five western White Mountain communities—Plymouth, Franconia, Lincoln, Woodstock, and Bethlehem—have developed over time. Additional programs explore the evolving relationship between humans and animals in rural life. Learn more.
As part of The White Mountains: A Crossroads exhibit, please join us for this special upcoming program:
Uncover the Sweet History and Vital Future of Beekeeping!
Along with members of the Pemi-Baker Beekeepers Association, explore the captivating world of honeybees—some of nature’s most vital and industrious pollinators!Uncover the rich history of beekeeping in the White Mountains, a tradition that dates back to the mid-1700s.
Gain a deeper appreciation for the intricate workings of bee colonies and their vital role in sustaining our ecosystems. We'll also discuss the challenges and opportunities facing beekeepers today and explore practical ways we can help protect bee populations and their habitats. Learn more
CONNECTIONS BOOK DISCUSSION PROGRAM
Books As Friends Connections with Children at the Amiko Youth Program
By Terry Farish, Connections facilitator and former Connections program manager (2008-2013 & 2017-2019)
After school, children from many parts of Manchester gather with a lot of joy and laughing at the Amiko Youth Center. It’s a vibrant place. There’s a gym, coaching on a sport a kid loves, one-on-one tutoring sessions, dinner, read alouds, gardening, music, art of all kinds. In this mix came another program. It arose from a partnership between Amiko staff, Courtney Perron, Director, and Jaime Pendleton, Assistant Director, and Mary Nolin, Director of the Connections program at New Hampshire Humanities. The Connections program features stellar picture books as the core of a book engagement program. Together, they had a vision to bring Connections to Amiko to support literacy, understanding about the world’s people, and more – a lifelong love of reading. (What unfolded next was pure magic... read on!)
We're taking the humanities on the road to the seacoast, and you're invited!
Register for this special free event atAlbacore Park in Portsmouth on Thursday, August 21 at 6:00 pm (program begins at 6:30 pm).
Visit the museum'sexhibit on New England maritime history and tour the USS Albacore submarine
Celebrate Cassandra Doore, Barrington Middle School teacher and the Jere Daniell Public Humanities Teacher Fellow
Explore the forgotten history of Black seafaring with humanities scholar Jeff Bolster.
Enjoy complimentary cake, fruit, and refreshments with us!
If you've given a gift since April 29, you helped us meet the challenge to unlock $50,000 from the Federation of State Humanities Councils with support from the Mellon Foundation. Dollar for dollar,every gift you madewas doubledto support humanities programs across the Granite State.
We're working hard to provide programs you love for another 50 years, and hope you will continue your investment in our work as we navigate canceled federal funding for manyculturalorganizations, including ours. Every gift makes a difference.
The Smithsonian is coming to town (possibly your town?)
New Hampshire Humanities, in partnership with Vermont Humanities and the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, is bringing Spark! Places of Innovation to six rural towns in NH and VT from June 2026 to March 2027.
This dynamic traveling exhibit celebrates the power of small communities to meet challenges with big ideas. Through stories from over 30 rural towns nationwide, Spark! shows how creativity is rooted in place.
Is your town ready to share its spirit of innovation? NHH is seeking proposals from NH-based organizations in rural communities to host the exhibit and lead local programming that brings your town’s story to life. Learn more here.
Humanities in the spotlight on Northeast Delta Dental podcast
A big thank you to Tom Raffio, president and CEO of Northeast Delta Dental, for featuring the humanities in a thoughtful June 2025 conversation with New Hampshire Humanities executive director Michael Haley Goldman. Together, they explore the vital role the humanities play in shaping vibrant, connected communities across the Granite State. Listen to Part 1now— and keep an eye on your inbox for Part 2!
Our summer issue of Engage! includes our FY2024 Annual Impact Report (but you can still read about upcoming events!) Click here or on the image below
Partner News
NH Historical Society Workshops
New Hampshire and the American Revolution: A Hands-On Workshop for Educators, Monday, August 11 to Tuesday, August 12, 9 am - 3 pm.
The Industrial Revolution in the Granite State: A Hands-On Workshop for Educators, Wednesday, August 13 - Thursday, August 14, 9 am - 3 pm:
Granite Fun Facts and State Symbols: New Hampshire-Based Projects, Friday, August 15, 9 am - 3 pm
All workshops include stipends, CEUs, and lunch. For more information about these workshops and toregister, click here.
American Association for State and Local History
This year’s AASLH Annual Conference in Cincinnati invites the national history community connect with peers to experience solidarity and inspiration in the midst of the uncertainty facing the field. September 10-13; early bird deadline on July 25. AASLH members receive the lowest registration rates. Learn more
Thank you to the following Annual Partners who provide year-round support for our work:
New Hampshire Humanities appreciates your help in growing engagement on all our platforms! Join our community of those who are passionate about the humanities by sharing this content by email or on social media, and thank you!
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