A monthly serving of illuminating programs for all Granite Staters!
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A monthly serving of illuminating programs for all Granite Staters
YOU'RE INVITED!
2026 Annual Celebration of the Humanities Thursday, October 1
BNH Stage, 16 S. Main Street, Concord Tickets go on sale on July 30!
Mark your calendar for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of the humanities in New Hampshire. Featuring Jenn White, host of NPR's nationally syndicated program 1A, this year's signature event includes a timely conversation aboutdemocracy in the age of AI. Joined by special guest panelists, Jenn will explore one of the defining questions of our time: How can we navigate rapid technological change while strengthening our democracy and our shared humanity?
Whether you're a longtime supporter of the humanities or joining us for the first time, this promises to be an inspiring evening of conversation, connection, and celebration.
Thank you to our Annual Celebration sponsors to date:
David Parker University of New Hampshire Merrimack County Savings Bank St. Paul's School
For sponsorship opportunities, click HERE or contact Sarah Chaffee, Director of Development, at development@nhhumanities.org.
Catch the BIG WATCH before it's "history"!
Most of our Big Watch events finish this month...
Granite Staters have been coming together for months to commemorate and reflect on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence through the BIG WATCH — a statewide series of screenings of Ken Burns’s The American Revolution, followed by facilitated community conversations designed to inspire thoughtful discussion. If you haven't yet participated, now is the time!
This program is a collaboration with NH Public Broadcasting (NHPBS), with additional support provided by Cogswell Benevolent Trust.
One of our Big Watch hosts, Plymouth Historical Society, recently held a Big Watch screening and discussion facilitated by David Alcox (L), as well as a town-wide reading of the Declaration of Independence in celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary (photos courtesy of Marcia Schmidt Blaine).
Read about Goffstown's Big Watch in this reflection by Andy Pyszka, social studies teacher & NHH Board member: An Intergenerational Conversation About Shared History
A sold-out New Hampshire audience experienced this unforgettable conversation live – now it's your turn!
As we mark America's 250th anniversary, revisit Ken Burns in conversation with Laura Knoy as they explore the people, ideas, and stories that continue to shape our nation. Presented by New Hampshire PBS in partnership with New Hampshire Humanities, the NH Historical Society, and the Capitol Center for the Arts, this special event is now streaming on the PBS App, YouTube, and NHPBS.org. Were you there? We'd love to hear what stayed with you – let us know by emailing programs@nhhumanities.org.
Community Conversations are back! Come curious, leave connected...
After a successful pilot in 2025, Community Conversations returned in 2026 through a partnership between New Hampshire Humanities and the New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority. These free, facilitated gatherings bring neighbors together to share ideas, strengthen community connections, and inspire local action.
At each event, NH-based cartoonist, musician, and educator Marek Bennett will live-draw as neighbors and strangers gather for wide-ranging conversations about the big ideas that shape our lives. Each conversation begins with a few open-ended questions…
What is the NHH staff reading this summer? (or read recently and would like to recommend!)
Sue Butman: Over My Dead Body: Unearthing the Hidden History of America's Cemeteries by Greg Melville
Sarah Chaffee: The Banker Who Made America: Thomas Willing and the Rise of the American Financial Aristocracy, 1731-1821 by William Vague
Sally Geoghegan: Intermezzoby Sally Rooney
Michael Haley Goldman: Heart of the Seaby Nathaniel Philbrick
Katie Malloy: The Secret Lives of Color by Kassia St. Clair
Mary Nolin: Mule Boy by Andrew Krivak Theo the Golden by Allen Levi The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells
Larissa Striga: Data Empire: The Power of Information to Organize, Control, and Dominate (out this week!) by Roopika Risam BrawlerbyLauren Groff
Becky Kinhan: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Trust by Hernan Diaz
Humanities to Go application deadline is extended!
PARTNER NEWS
NH Book Festival volunteers needed
Each year, more than 100 volunteers are the engine that propels the NH Book Festival (NHBF) through two days of activities. If you’d like to meet the authors, or meet bookish new friends, NHBF would love your help. Most shifts last for three hours, and there are both indoor (the Capitol Center for the Arts) and outdoor (tents on Main Street) opportunities. All volunteers receive their very own NH Book Festival t-shirt. Click to learn more
603 History Hunt, hosted by New Hampshire Historical Society The 603 History Hunt is a statewide scavenger hunt for the State of New Hampshire. Created by the New Hampshire Historical Society, it is one of several programs and events organized to mark America’s 250th birthday in 2026.Learn more
Create or update a Makerspace Tim Betz, author of the book Making History: Makerspaces for Museums and Historic Sites, will provide real-world examples and practical guidance on designing and implementing makerspaces that complement existing exhibits and collections. By embracing the Maker Movement ethos, museums can come to life in new, dynamic ways. Join us for this webinar on July 23. Register here
Discuss civic practice at the Next AASLH History Hour On July 28, join a free discussion and community building event. AASLH’s Madeleine Rosenberg will lead a discussion about how history organizations can play in supporting and expanding civic practice, especially at the local level.Register here
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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