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Grant Opportunity: America 250 | CT Museum Makeover
Get help with your America 250 commemoration by applying for…
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Webinars, Info Sessions, and Recordings
See below for upcoming webinars, info sessions, and recordings. Upcoming…
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CT Humanities’ Indigenous Values Statement Created to Guide Relationships with CT’s 5 Recognized Tribes
As part of its organizational commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity,…
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America 250 | CT Commission Launches Affiliate Program
State Commission Establishes Local Networks via an Organizational Affiliate Program…
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CT Humanities Licenses Open Access Content on ConnecticutHistory.org Site, Offers Open Culture Support to Cultural Organizations
Expanding upon its dedication to provide free and open access…
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CT Humanities Awards $44,920 in Quick Grants to 13 Organizations for Civics, Ecology, and Cultural Humanities Projects
The board of directors of CT Humanities has awarded $44,920…
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National Endowment for the Humanities Awards $939,221 to 4 CT Organizations
CT Humanities Advocated for Funding and Will Provide Expertise on…
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Disaster Response and Preparation for Cultural Institutions; State Micro-Grants for Flooding
In the aftermath of the flash floods that devastated parts…
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CTH Picks 2 CT-Authored Books by Blackhawk, Rodriguez for Library of Congress ‘Great Reads From Great Places’
The CT Center for the Book is proud to announce…
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CTH and NEH Chair Shelly Lowe Featured June 29 at International Festival of Ideas Summit: Turning to the Humanities in Challenging Times
We are very excited that CTH Executive Director Jason Mancini…
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CT Humanities Awards $144,208 in Major Grants to 8 Cultural Nonprofits for Community-Strengthening Capacity, Planning, and Implementation Programs
The board of directors of CT Humanities has awarded $144,208…
ReadCollaboration with CT Humanities, CT Museum of Culture and History, UConn Transforms How CT Stories are Collected, Shared
A historic collaboration between three statewide organizations will make it…
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CT Humanities: 50 Years of Serving Humans (and Not Squirrels)
The calls coming in on the rotary phones of the…
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Press Release: CT Humanities Awards $34,531 to 8 Organizations for Civics, Historical, and Cultural Projects
For Immediate Release May 30, 2024 Contact: Dana Barcellos-Allen |…
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CTH Awards $36,025 in Quick Grants to 8 Organizations for Strong Humanities and Cultural Projects
For Immediate Release May 9, 2024 Contact: Dana Barcellos-Allen |…
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Rachel Gonzalez Joins CT Humanities as America 250 | CT Administrative Assistant
Rachel Gonzalez joined CT Humanities in April 2024 as America…
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News Release: NEH Awards $174,974 for Four CT Projects Including UConn & ECSU Studies on Artificial Intelligence & Historical Perspectives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 17, 2024 CONTACT Dana Barcellos-Allen dbarcellos-allen@cthumanities.org…
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Today, We Need Your Written Testimony Supporting Funding for America 250 | CT and State Cultural Organizations at Finance Hearing
Your help is needed today! On Wednesday, March 20 (tomorrow)…
ReadNews Release: CTH Uses NEH Award for Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, Mohegan Tribe, and National History Program
In a collaborative effort, the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, the…
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CTH Awards $144,047 in Major Grants to 11 Cultural Nonprofits for Community-Strengthening Capacity, Planning, & Implementation Programs
For Immediate Release January 30, 2024 Contact: Dana Barcellos-Allen |…
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National Endowment for the Humanities Funds 3 CT Projects
CT Humanities is grateful and excited about this month’s latest…
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CTH Renews 5 Partnerships, Adds 1 New, in Grants Totaling $348,750 to Organizations ‘Essential to CT’s Cultural Infrastructure’
For Immediate Release January 18, 2024 Contact: Dana Barcellos-Allen |…
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New Data Story: CT’s Diverse Cultural Institutions
CT Humanities has published another data story by Wilkening Consulting…
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Share Your Feedback: CTH Literature Survey
Will you do us a favor? CT Humanities is seeking to…
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Book Voyagers: Fall/Winter Programs Scheduled, Facilitators Needed
CT Humanities’ fall/winter Book Voyagers programs are scheduled at public…
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Bridget Guzzardi Joins CT Humanities as Accounting Assistant
Bridget Guzzardi joined CT Humanities in 2023 as accounting assistant,…
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Live Oct. 18: Virtual Convening of America 250 | CT Commission
Join Connecticut Humanities and the America 250 | CT Commission…
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Visit CTH at CT Lit Fest Oct. 14 for Chance to Win CT-Authored Books
Stop by the CT Humanities table at the CT Lit…
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National Endowment for the Humanities Selects 6 CT Organizations for Funding
Connecticut Humanities, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the…
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CTH Picks 2 CT-Authored Books for Library of Congress ‘Great Reads From Great Places’
The CT Center for the Book is proud to announce…
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In 1st Half of 2023, CT Humanities Awards $70,542 in Quick Grants to 18 Cultural Nonprofits
For Immediate Release June 27, 2023 Contact: Dana Barcellos-Allen |…
ReadCT Humanities Awards $23,000 in Sponsorships to 8 Cultural Nonprofits for Events and Programs
CT Humanities Awards $23,000 in Sponsorships to 8 Cultural Nonprofits…
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CT Students Take Home National History Day Awards
CT Humanities is proud to sponsor the year-long Connecticut History…
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Nominations Open for CT Lit Fest Achievement Award
The CT Lit Fest is a free fall book festival presented…
Read Live 7/12: Virtual Convening of America 250 CT/Connecticut Semiquincentennial Commission
Join Connecticut Humanities and the America 250 CT Commission (10…
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Summer at the Museum 2023: Free Kid Entry to 130+ Sites!
PRESS RELEASE: Governor Lamont Announces Return of Program Allowing Children…
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34 Cultural and Historic Sites Receive $7 Million in CT Grants for Upgrades and Improvements
For Immediate Release June 21, 2023 Contact: Dana Barcellos-Allen |…
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Dana Barcellos-Allen Joins CT Humanities as Communications Manager
Dana Barcellos-Allen joined CT Humanities as communications manager in 2023….
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CT Residents and the Arts, Culture, and Humanities—Broader Population Survey Findings
In Spring 2022, Wilkening Consulting, CT Humanities, and the CT…
ReadCT Humanities Awards $36,357 in Quick Grants to 8 Cultural Nonprofits for Humanities Programs
For Immediate Release March 7, 2023 Contact: Scott Wands | swands@cthumanities.org…
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CT Humanities Awards Four Sponsorships Totaling $7,500 Last month, CT…
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CT Humanities Awards $186,423 to 10 Cultural Organizations for Project and Capacity Building Grants and Announces New Partnership with EPOCH
For Immediate Release February 23, 2023 Contact: Scott Wands |…
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Update on the Arts, Culture, and Tourism Roadmap – February 22, 9 a.m.
Funding for Your Museum, Cultural Institution, or Arts Organization …
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Grant Spotlight: Yellow Farmhouse Education Center
Kojicon2023: How the Past Feeds Our Future Monday, February 20,…
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Grant Spotlight: Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Traditional Art in a Modern World: A Conversation with Porfirio Gutiérrez…
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Support CT History Day: Become a Volunteer Judge!
Judges serve a critical role in CT History Day. Without…
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CT Humanities Awards more than $8.5M to 723 Cultural Organizations Statewide – reaching 146 towns and 14% more organizations over 2021
For Immediate Release January 23, 2023 Contact: Aimee Cotton Bogush…
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Join Us! An Update on the Arts, Culture, and Tourism Funding Roadmap
Wednesday, January 25th 9 am, via Zoom Learn the latest…
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For Immediate Release January 9, 2023 Contact: Aimee Cotton Bogush…
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Museum Makeover 2.0 Applications NOW OPEN! (Deadline Extended)
Deadline extended to January 13, 2023 Is your museum looking…
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CT Humanities Awards $939,025 in Grants to Support Statewide Collaborations with Humanities and Arts Organizations
For Immediate Release December 13, 2022 Contact: Aimee Cotton Bogush…
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CT Humanities Awards Five Sponsorships Totaling $10,000
CT Humanities Awards Five Sponsorships Totaling $10,000 Last month, CT…
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Khalil Quotap Joins CT Humanities as CT Digital Heritage Program Coordinator
CT Humanities is thrilled to welcome Khalil Quotap as the…
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Grant Spotlight: Sacred Heart University and WSHU
Sacred Heart University and WSHU Podcast: Still Newtown Weekly starting…
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CT Humanities Awards $18,715 in Quick Grants to 5 Cultural Nonprofits for Humanities Programs
For Immediate Release November 8, 2022 Contact: Aimee Cotton Bogush…
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Just Released Connecticut Humanities Annual Report Highlights a “Year of Transformation”
For Immediate Release October 25, 2022 Contact: Aimee Cotton Bogush…
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CT Humanities Welcomes Becky Vitkauskas as Grants & Programs Assistant
We at CT Humanities are thrilled to announce that Becky…
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CT Humanities Awards Two Sponsorships Totaling $4,000
Last month, CT Humanities awarded two sponsorships totaling $4,000. Sponsorships…
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October is National Arts and Humanities Month
October marks National Arts and Humanities Month. President Biden’s September 30 proclamation,…
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New Digital Resource from CT Humanities Grantee, Immigrant History Initiative: Who Killed Vincent Chin?
CT Humanities-funded Immigrant History Initiative (IHI) is partnering with acclaimed…
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Grantee Spotlight: CT’s Old State House | Hartford History Lecture Series 2022
CT’s Old State House | Hartford History Lecture Series 2022…
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CT Humanities Awards $33,750 in Quick Grants to 9 Cultural Nonprofits for Humanities Programs
For Immediate Release September 14, 2022 Contact: Aimee Cotton Bogush…
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Prepare Your Cultural Organization for Hurricane Season + Resources for the Public and Historic Property Owners
Hurricane season is upon us and while nothing is forecasted…
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CT Humanities Accepting Applications for Second Round of CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grants, Provides Additional $8.5M to Cultural Sector
IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2022 CONTACT: AIMEE COTTON BOGUSH |abogush@cthumanities.org | 860-937-6648…
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New Digital Exhibit! Brass City/Grass Roots: The Persistence of Farming in Waterbury, Connecticut
UConn’s Dr. Ruth Glasser’s traveling exhibit Brass City/Grass Roots: The Persistence…
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Sponsorship Spotlight: CT Public | The Vote 2022
Dates/Times: Various events between September 15 – October 27, check website for…
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CT Humanities Announces New Members on Board of Directors, Helen Higgins to Lead
IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 9, 2022 CONTACT: AIMEE COTTON BOGUSH |abogush@cthumanities.org | 860-937-6648…
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Connecticut’s Commemorations for the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States
On July 1, 2022, Governor Ned Lamont established a commission responsible for…
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Coming Soon! NEMA’s Annual Conference: Micro/Macro: Solving Museum Issues at Every Scale
New England’s premier museum conference is fast approaching! CT Humanities…
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Information Sessions for CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grants
CT Humanities is conducting free information sessions about the CT…
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Grantee Spotlight: Connecticut Explored | 20 for 20: Innovation in Connecticut History
Date/Time: Fall 2022-Spring 2023; Events begin September 1, 2022 Location: Various, see…
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Connecticut’s Literary Community Celebrates Notable Authors and Illustrators
Immediate Release September 1, 2022 Contact: LISA COMSTOCK | lcomstock@cthumanities.org…
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We are Hiring | Full Time CT Digital Heritage Coordinator
CT Digital Heritage Program Coordinator CT Humanities, a state affiliate…
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Write about Connecticut’s Dynamic and Diverse History!
Do you enjoy researching and writing about Connecticut’s dynamic and…
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Through September 5th – CT Summer at the Museum!
Elizabeth Malloy, executive director at the Haddam Historical Society, writes, “Last week…
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Coming Soon! Collections Assessment Grant Program from Conservation ConneCTion
Shortly after Labor Day, Conservation ConneCTion will begin offering the Collections Assessment…
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Book by Bridgeport author/illustrator, Lizzy Rockwell, selected to represent Connecticut at the 2022 National Book Festival
IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 26, 2022 CONTACT: LISA COMSTOCK | lcomstock@cthumanities.org…
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CT History Day 2023 Guide Now Available | Theme: Frontiers in History
The 2023 theme for Connecticut History Day, Frontiers in History,…
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Anniversary: 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution: Women’s Right to Vote
Passed by Congress June 4, 1919, and ratified on August 18, 1920, the 19th…
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Organizational Comparison Data Sheets Now Available
Organizational Comparison Data Sheets are now available on our website. They allow…
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CT Humanities Awards Five Sponsorships Totaling $13,000
At the July deadline, CT Humanities awarded five sponsorships totaling…
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The National Book Festival is September 3, 2022
The 22nd annual Library of Congress National Book Festival will be held…
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State Honorary Positions Announced
Congratulations to Antoinette Brim-Bell of West Haven for her selection as Connecticut…
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FUNDING ROADMAP COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS | Advocating for Meaningful, Reliable, and Equitable State Funding
A Series of Virtual Conversations about Arts, Culture, and Tourism…
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Grant Spotlight: City Lights | The 2022 Bridgeport Film Fest
Dates/Times: Friday, July 22, 2022, 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July…
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Sponsorship Spotlight: Celebrating the Humanities in Children’s Literature: A Lutz Children’s Museum Community Read – Programs July 17 and August 21, 2022
Dates/Times: July 17, 2022, 2:00 p.m. August 21, 2022, 2:00 p.m….
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CT Humanities Offering Data Collection Office Hours with Susie Wilkening
When: Tuesday, July 26, 2022, 1 to 2 p.m., EDT…
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CT Humanities Grant Lines Open
Last month began a new fiscal year for CT Humanities. Applications…
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CT Humanities Welcomes Cyndi Tolosa, Development Manager
We are very happy to announce that Cyndi Tolosa has…
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Remarks from CT Humanities Executive Director, Jason Mancini, on the Formation of the Connecticut Semiquincentennial Commission
CT Humanities was named in the executive order establishing the…
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Governor Lamont Establishes Commission To Plan Connecticut’s Commemorations for the 250th Anniversary of the Founding of the United States
WATCH: News conference announcing the establishment of the Connecticut Semiquincentennial Commission…
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Governor Lamont Announces Return of Program Allowing Children To Receive Free Admission at Connecticut Museums During the Summer Months
Read Full Release (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today…
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Grant Spotlight: WPKN | The Greatest Radio Station in the World Documentary
Date/Time: July 22, 2022 Location: Klein Memorial Theater, Bridgeport Tickets: $12 for a…
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Grant Spotlight: East Lyme Public Library | Legend of Brides Brook – A Local Story
Date/Time: July 15, 2022 – November 30, 2022 Location: Bridebrook Park, East…
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Grant Spotlight: Southington Public Library | The Literacy of Laughter: A Community Gets Schooled in the Art of Comedy
Dates/Times: Kids workshop: Thursday, July 14 10:00-11:00 a.m. @ Southington Public…
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CONNECTICUT STUDENTS EXCEL at NATIONAL HISTORY DAY® CONTEST
Hartford, Conn. – Twelve Connecticut students received 2022 National History…
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CTH Sponsored: First Night Hartford | Hartford Bonanza
Dates/Times: Saturday, July 2, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday,…
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Two Connecticut Organizations Recieve Awards from AASLH
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) announced…
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CT Humanities Awards Three Sponsorships Totaling $6,000
At the May deadline, CT Humanities awarded three sponsorships totaling…
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Chiefs of the Sea: The Accounts of Charles Lansing and Paul Cuffe, Jr., 1806-1839 with Dr. Jason Mancini
Center for the Study of Slavery & Justice at Brown…
Read Demystifying Data Collection: How to Ask for Demographic Information from Visitors, Board, and Staff
Updated 7/14/22: ICYMI: Demystifying Data Collection- How to Ask for…
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CTH-Funded Showman Shorts from the Barnum Museum Nominated for a New England Emmy Award!
We were thrilled to hear from Kathleen Maher, executive director…
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Upcoming Juneteenth Programs for Families from Book Voyagers
These events are part of a special initiative to broaden…
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CONN-OSHA Quarterly: The Unseen Hazards at Museums and Cultural Heritage Sites
Museum and conservation workers can be exposed to occupational health…
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Connecticut History Day Winners Chosen
CT Humanities is proud to fund this program through the…
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CT Summer at the Museum Grants: Virtual Information Session
Tuesday, May 24 | 11 a.m. to noon Registration Required…
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Now Accepting Applications for CT Summer at the Museum Grants!
Now Accepting Applications for CT Summer at the Museum…
Read Coming Soon! CT Summer at the Museum Grants
CT Summer at the Museum Grants are COMING SOON! The…
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: Arts, Culture, and Tourism Funding Roadmap Initiative – DEADLINE EXTENDED TO MAY 16
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Project Name: Connecticut’s Long Term Funding Roadmap…
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Book Voyagers Presents | Craig & Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other!
Book Voyagers presents author and Marine RECON veteran, Craig Grossi,…
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: Arts, Culture, and Tourism Funding Roadmap Initiative – DUE TODAY
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Project Name: Connecticut’s Long Term Funding Roadmap…
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CT Humanities Awards Eight Sponsorships Totaling $16,000
At the March deadline, CT Humanities awarded eight sponsorships totaling…
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CT Humanities grants strengthen communities, cultural organizations statewide – CT Mirror
For the past two and a half years, CT Humanities…
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Congratulations to CLHO Awards of Merit Winners!
On April 19th, the Connecticut League of History Organizations (CLHO)…
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Submissions to the 2022 CT Book Awards close on May 2, 2022
2022 CT Book Awards The clock is ticking! Submissions to…
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CT Humanities is Hiring a Full-Time Development Manager
CT Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for…
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Museum Makeover Grants Awarded
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 14, 2022 Contact: Kathy Craughwell-Varda /…
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The Day – ‘Fragile yet resilient’ arts and culture sector looks toward sustainability through pandemic
The Day staff writer, Erica Moser, reports on the Southeastern…
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Statement from Shelly C. Lowe on Her Confirmation as Twelfth Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities
Press Release from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Statement…
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CT Humanities Welcomes Mike Kemezis, Manager of Partnerships & Projects
As Manager of Partnerships & Projects, Mike aims to advance…
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CT Humanities Welcomes Adrianna Chesnut, Grants & Finance Assistant
Please join us in welcoming Adrianna Chesnut to CT Humanities…
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Governor Ned Lamont Appoints Dr. Frank Mitchell to CT Humanities Board of Directors
MIDDLETOWN, CONN (December 3, 2021) – Connecticut Humanities (CTH) today…
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Grant Spotlight: Connecticut Public |Cutline Special – Sheff v. O’Neill: Striving Toward Education Equity
Watch on CPTV Thursday, November 18, 2021, at 8 p.m….
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Grant Spotlight: Connecticut Historical Society | Common Struggle, Individual Experience: An Exhibition About Mental Health
November 2021 to October 2022 Tuesday through Friday, 12 to…
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CT Humanities Awards Over $2.4M, Funds Collaborations and Partnerships
For Immediate Release November 11, 2021 Contact: Aimee Cotton Bogush…
ReadCT Humanities Awards $24,574 in Quick Grants to 6 Cultural Nonprofits
For Immediate Release November 10, 2021 Contact: Aimee Cotton Bogush…
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Grant Spotlight: Norwalk Historical Society | Norwalk’s Changing Communities Before 1835
Open weekends (weather permitting, check website) Location: Town House at…
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SHARP Capacity Grants from CT Humanities Accepting Applications
American Rescue Plan Funding Available to CT Cultural Organizations |…
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CT Humanities Public Comment Session
Learn about CT Humanities’ work during FY21, hear an overview…
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CT Humanities Welcomes Emma Wiley as Digital Humanities Assistant
We are thrilled to announce that Emma Wiley joined the…
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CT Humanities Announces CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grants, to Provide $16M to Cultural Sector
IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 6, 2021 CONTACT AIMEE COTTON BOGUSH abogush@cthumanities.org…
Read Virtual Information Sessions for CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grants
Attend an Information Session: CT Humanities will be conducting free,…
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We’re Hiring an Administrative Assistant for Grants and Finance
CT Humanities (CTH), a state affiliate of the National Endowment…
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NEH Awards $2.8 Million to State and Jurisdictional Humanities Councils for History and Civics Education Initiatives
(September 17, 2021) WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Endowment for…
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Connecticut’s Literary Community Celebrates Notable Authors and Illustrators
The 2021 Connecticut Book Awards, a program of the Connecticut Center…
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CLHO Colleague Circle: Updates from the CT Humanities Granting World
Friday, September 17 Noon to 1 pm Virtual, registration required…
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CT Humanities Awards $47,134 in Quick Grants to 11 Cultural Nonprofits for Humanities Programs
At their August meeting, the board of directors of CT…
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CT Humanities Announces New Funding Priorities
At its recent August meeting, CT Humanities’ (CTH) board adopted…
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Grant Spotlight: Pomfret Historical Society Presents Waking the Dead- Archaeology, Genealogical, and Archival Research About Enslaved Africans in Windham County
October 2 to November 6 Multiple dates and locations In-person, registration…
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Grant Spotlight: Town of Thompson’s Thompson CT- More than Just a Train Wreck
October 3 – Dedication Ceremony (exhibit ongoing) Air Line State…
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Help the Florence Griswold Museum and Receive Free Admission – Register by September 30
The Florence Griswold Museum in Old Lyme has been selected…
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Grant Spotlight: Connecticut College’s One Book One Region – Interior Chinatown
October 5 Location and Format TBD A $4,999 Quick Grant is…
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Save the Dates: 2021 NEMA Annual Conference, Scholarships from CT Humanities
November 15, 17, and 19 Virtual Stay tuned to our…
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After Hurricane Henri: Read This Before Throwing Away Water-Damaged Family Treasures
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Smithsonian Institution…
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Be Prepared: Hurricane Henri | A Message from CT Humanities
Dear Colleagues, In anticipation of the impact of Hurricane Henri,…
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CT Humanities Welcomes Lian Partridge as Grants & Programs Assistant
We at CT Humanities are thrilled to announce that Lian…
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NEH Awards $417,823 to Support Humanities in Connecticut
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) today…
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Grant Spotlight & Save the Dates: CT Science Center’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access in STEM: Evening Program Series
With funding from a $4,999 Quick Grant, the Connecticut Science…
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CT Humanities Provides $15,010 for Partnership Between CT Center for the Book and CT Literary Festival
A $15,010 Partnership Grant was made to the Connecticut Literary…
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CT Humanities Announces Incoming Members to the Board of Directors
Connecticut Humanities (CTH) today announced several transitions within its Board…
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We’re Hiring a Digital Humanities Assistant
CT Humanities, a state affiliate of the National Endowment for…
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CT Humanities Awards $65,589 in Quick Grants to 14 Cultural Nonprofits for Humanities Programs
At their June meeting, the board of directors of CT…
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CT Public’s CTH-Sponsored Programs Take Home Emmy Awards
Connecticut Public, home of Connecticut Public Television, received several Emmy…
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Keeler Tavern’s SISTERS Wins Prestigious AASLH Leadership in History Award
The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly…
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East Haddam Land Trust Receives a 2021 Award for Excellence in Land Conservation from the CLCC
Governor Ned Lamont was on hand when the Connecticut Land…
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Connecticut Summer at the Museum – Free Admission for Kids
It’s time to explore! From July 1 to September 6, Connecticut…
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Governor Lamont Announces Launch of Program Allowing Children To Receive Free Admission at Connecticut Museums This Summer
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch…
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State Gives Arts and Culture Sector Financial Boost, CT Humanities Receives $30 Million in Funding
IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 23, 2021 CONTACT JERROD FERRARI Jerrod@narrative-project.com 203.963.9224…
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Largest Contingent of Connecticut Students Ever Receive Prestigious Awards at National History Day® Contest
CT Humanities sends congratulations to all of the Connecticut students…
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CT Humanities Awards $151,296 to 9 Connecticut Cultural Organizations for Project and Capacity Building Grants
At their May 27, 2021, board meeting, CT Humanities (CTH)…
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Connecticut History Day Bus Tour Hits the Road!
Hartford, Conn. – All aboard for the Connecticut History Day Bus…
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9 Reasons to Apply for a CT Museums – Kids Are Free Summer Grant
Thinking the grant isn’t right for you? On the fence…
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Keynotes of Change: A free virtual lecture series exploring and interpreting underrepresented histories
Keynotes of Change from the Connecticut League of History Organizations…
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Now Open! CT Museums – Kids Are Free Summer Grant Program for Museums
Updated on May 14, 2021: The CT Museums – Kids…
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Grant Spotlight: Everyday Democracy’s A Reckoning in Boston: Virtual Film Screening and Discussion
Everyday Democracy was recently awarded a $3,674 Quick Grant from…
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CT Humanities Awards $42,547 in Quick Grants and $25,000 in Partnership Funds
In April, CT Humanities’ Board of Directors awarded $42,547 in…
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Grant Spotlight: Windsor Historical Society: The John Mason Statue Relocation and Reinterpretation Project
Growing recognition of the need for more inclusive and nuanced…
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Feeling the Love: Connecticut Historical Society
CT Humanities was recently featured in the Spring 2021 edition…
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Upcoming Writing Contests
Indie Author Project Through May 31, 2021 https://indieauthorproject.librariesshare.com/connecticut/ If you…
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CT Museums – Kids Are Free Summer Initiative and Grant Program
April 30, 2021 Governor Ned Lamont will announce today that…
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CT State Department of Education Launches Grant Applications for Summer Enrichment Programming
Summer Enrichment Program Applications Now Open: April 26, 2021 Following…
Read CLHO Awards of Merit – Virtual Ceremony on April 20 – 8 CTH Funded Projects Win Awards!
CLHO Awards of Merit – Virtual Ceremony on April 20…
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CTH’s Susan Muro Receives Barbara Reed Award from CT Storytelling Center
The Connecticut Storytelling Center presented CT Humanities’ Susan Muro with…
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Community Foundation of Middlesex County Helps Spread Joy
The Middlesex Community Foundation awarded a thousand dollars to every…
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Ferguson Library in Stamford named a finalist for the National Medal of Museum and Library Service
The National Medal, awarded by the Institute of Museum and…
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CUTLINE Democracy and Dialogues Initiative, Premieres March 28 on CPTV
What do we want our democracy to look like? The…
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Grantee Spotlight: Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum
Norwalk’s Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum’s much-anticipated exhibit entitled, Health, Healing &…
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Grantee Spotlight: The Connecticut Historical Society
The Connecticut Historical Society (CHS) in Hartford created 3DHD tours…
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CT Humanities Awards $20,998 in Quick Grants to Six Cultural Nonprofits
CT Humanities awarded $20,998 in humanities project grants at its…
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The International Festival of Arts & Ideas Announces Theme for Festival 2021
With partnership grant support from CT Humanities, the International Festival…
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CT Humanities Awards $85,000 in Cultural Relief Grants to 17 Connecticut Organizations
Connecticut Humanities (CTH) recently awarded $85,000 to 17 Connecticut cultural…
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Op-Ed: Relaunch Our Democracy: Increase Funding for the NEH
As published in the CT POST on 2/1/2021: Relaunch Our…
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SERC Releases Documentary on CT’s Black & Latino Studies Course
Following approval of Connecticut’s first model statewide curriculum, the State…
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Connecticut History Day and the International Festival of Arts and Ideas Receive Grants from CT Humanities Totaling $50,000
Last month, the Board of Directors of Connecticut Humanities (CTH), the state’s…
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CT Humanities Awards $1.5M of CARES Act Funding to 50 Connecticut Museums
On Monday, December 21, the Board of Directors of Connecticut…
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Connecticut Humanities Receives $55,485 from The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts to Support Teach It
Connecticut Humanities has received $55,485 from The Scripps Family Fund…
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CT Humanities to Award $1.5 M of CT CARES Act Funding to Larger CT Museums
Connecticut Humanities, the state’s affiliate of the National Endowment for…
ReadBook trailer playlists from the 2020 CT Book Awards submissions!
Looking for a good book? We’ve got you covered: Young…
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Stories Build Bridges with the Ubuntu Storytellers!
Friday, December 4, at 8:00 pm, virtual performance The Ubuntu…
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Join Us in Welcoming Sheldyn Oliver to Connecticut Humanities
Last week, Sheldyn Oliver joined the Connecticut Humanities staff as…
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Connecticut Humanities Awards $21,214 in Quick Grants to 6 Cultural Nonprofits
Connecticut Humanities (CTH) awarded $21,214 at its October Quick Grant…
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CT Humanities Awarded $50,000 to Further Dialogue, Civics Education, and Participation in our Democracy
CT Humanities has been awarded $50,000 by the Federation of…
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Grant Opportunity: Governor Lamont Creates Program to Assist Small Businesses and Nonprofits Impacted by COVID-19
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is creating the Connecticut…
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CT Humanities Provides Scholarships to Attend NEMA Annual Conference
NEMA’s 2020 Virtual Annual Conference is November 16-20 Originally scheduled…
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$37,265 in COVID-19 Quick Grants Awarded by Connecticut Humanities
Connecticut Humanities (CTH) recently awarded $37,265 in COVID-19 related Quick…
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CT Council for the Social Studies Presents Dr. Jason Mancini with the CCSS Bruce Fraser Friend of Social Studies Award
Congratulations to Dr. Jason Mancini, Executive Director, Connecticut Humanities, for…
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Bring Connecticut History to Life in your Classroom with Teach It from Connecticut Humanities
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$52,735 in COVID-19 Related Quick Grants Awarded by Connecticut Humanities
Connecticut Humanities recently awarded $52,735 in COVID-19 related Quick Grants to…
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Connecticut Humanities Receives $100,000 from CHEFA for Collaborative COVID-19 Assistance to Connecticut’s Cultural Sector
Connecticut Humanities (CTH) has been awarded a grant in the…
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August Quick Grant Deadline Extended
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Connecticut Humanities Awards $29,724 in COVID-19 Related Quick Grants to 6 Connecticut Organizations
Connecticut Humanities (CTH) recently awarded $29,724 in COVID-19 related Quick…
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Connecticut Humanities Receives $28,500 from The Scripps Family Fund for Education and the Arts to Support Book Voyagers in Eastern CT
Connecticut Humanities has received $28,500 from The Scripps Family Fund for…
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CT Humanities Awards $135,000 in Emergency Relief Funding to 19 CT Organizations
CT Humanities Relief Grants – Awards Announcement Connecticut Humanities (CTH)…
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Call for Poems from Connecticut’s Poet Laureate
Margaret Gibson, State of Connecticut Poet Laureate, is inviting all…
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Connecticut Humanities Awards $226,461 to 14 Connecticut Cultural Organizations for Project and Capacity Building Grants
Connecticut Humanities (CTH) recently awarded $226,461 to 14 humanities organizations…
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CT Humanities CARES Act Humanities Relief Grants – Awards Announcement…
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What Do Baby Clothes Have in Common with Parachutes? A Surprise CT – UK Connection!
We at Connecticut Humanities made a new friend this week…
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National History Day Kick’s Off with Students from Connecticut!
In honor of the National History Day contest kick-off, Connecticut…
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Women in the Jury Box and the Beginning of U.S. Navy Aviation – New Articles at ConnecticutHistory.org
Elizabeth W. Coe Demands the Right of Jury Service In…
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Montessori Magnet Students Shine at CT History Day. “Mother Ella” Chosen as Outstanding Entry in Connecticut History.
Four Montessori Magnet School (Hartford) students earned the 2020 Outstanding…
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CTH Funded Projects Pivoting in Response to COVID-19
More than ever, people need the humanities. They uplift, inform,…
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CT Humanities Awards $11,922 to Three Connecticut Organizations
CT Humanities recently awarded $11,922 to three Connecticut organizations for…
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Centers for the Book Celebrate Historical Fiction with 2020 Route 1 Reads
Connecticut Center for the Book, in partnership with 15 Centers…
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CT Humanities to Award CARES Act Funds to Humanities and Cultural Nonprofits in Need
Connecticut Humanities is honored to provide rapid-response funding to nonprofit humanities…
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Looking for resources regarding reopening your organization?
UPDATED: 6/15/2020 – Resources continue to come in from all…
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COVID-19 Relief to CT Arts, Humanities Organizations from CARES Act
Connecticut arts, humanities organizations eligible to receive federal CARES Act…
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Coronavirus Update from CT Humanities
Connecticut Humanities believes that public health and safety are top…
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For the upcoming June 5, 2020, Quick Grant application deadline,…
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We are so pleased to see The Westport Library has opened its…
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CT Humanities and the Connecticut League of History Organizations are teaming up to…
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Connecticut History Day has gone virtual! During this challenging time,…
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In response to the COVID-19 public health crisis, Connecticut Humanities…
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As developments with COVID-19 and its effect on our communities…
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Free Digital History Resources for Educators, Parents, and Students
CT Humanities reminds you of our free digital resources for…
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CT Humanities Awards $22,303 to Eight Connecticut Organizations
CT Humanities recently awarded $22,303 to eight Connecticut organizations for…
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Grantee Spotlight: Litchfield Historical Society
CT Humanities recently awarded the Litchfield Historical Society a $25,000…
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CT Humanities recently awarded $199,174 to nine Connecticut organizations for…
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Connecticut’s Kid Governor Inauguration Ceremony: Civics at its best!
Congratulations to Myra Stanfield, chosen as Connecticut’s Kid Governor for…
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Calling for Proposals – Connecticut League of History Organizations
Connecticut League of History Organizations welcomes proposals for its 2020…
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Submissions for the Connecticut Book Awards opened on January 13,…
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E-News: Literature abounds in CT! Civic Summit, Book Voyagers, Upcoming Events
“One of the most memorable things I hear is when…
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E-News: Breaking Barriers – Women’s Suffrage Events and Information
“Every woman has rights as a human being first, which…
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E-News: Teach Connecticut History! Resources for Educators
“As one begins to become conscious one begins to examine…
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Stocker Foundation Supports Book Voyagers
Connecticut Humanities (CTH) has received $15,000 from The Stocker Foundation…
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Open House Day: Saturday June 8
What a fantastic opportunity to check out over 200 organizations…
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2019 Young Writers’ Competition – “Whodunit” at the Mansion
The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is launching its sixth annual writing…
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Connecticut Humanities Funded Grants November 2018 Deadline
At its January 2019 board meeting, Connecticut Humanities awarded $171,750…
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January 7: Hiram Bingham III, Connecticut’s One-Day Governor
https://todayincthistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/TICTH-0107-WEB-Governor-Hiram-Bingham-III.mp3 It would be an understatement to say that Hiram…
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The Day – For artist visiting East Lyme, the story is on your face – News from southeastern Connecticut
East Lyme — As Christopher Agostino talked about the longevity of…
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December 23: Bridgeport Patron James Beardsley Mortally Wounded – Today in Connecticut History
https://todayincthistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/12-23-BEARDSLEY.mp3 In 1812, James Walker Beardsley was born to a…
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Stay Tuned: Submissions Open for 2019 CT Book Awards on January 2, 2019
Connecticut Center for the Book at Connecticut Humanities is accepting submissions for the 2019 Connecticut…
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December 17: Ensign Jimmy Carter Finishes Submarine School in Groton
December 17: Ensign Jimmy Carter Finishes Submarine School in Groton
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December 14: The First Recorded Meteorite Strike in Connecticut
December 14: The First Recorded Meteorite Strike in the United…
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Celebrate a Victorian Holiday Season at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum & Westport Historical Society’s Wheeler House
Nothing enhances the spirit of the holiday season more than…
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Connecticut Humanities Fund Grant Applications Are Live!
Grant lines for Quick Grants, Planning Grants, Implementation Grants, and…
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2018 Connecticut Book Awards Early Registration is Open!
There were so many great books submitted this year, you…
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Bridgeport’s Freeman Houses Designated to “America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places” List, Receives Grant from CTH
On June 26, 2018, Bridgeport’s Mary and Eliza Freeman Houses…
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CT Humanities is Proud to Announce Five New Board Members!
We are happy to announce that at Connecticut Humanities’ Annual…
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Connecticut Humanities Announces over $200,000 in Grant Awards!
Congratulations to our most recent round of grant recipients! At…
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What’s Old is New Again!
Connecticut Humanities has recently brought two of our favorite projects…
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Fake News: Is it Real?
Join Connecticut Humanities (CTH), Capital Community College, and Middlesex Community…
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Thank You for a Successful #CTPlaces Advocacy Day on March 28th!
There are hundreds of special places and special heritage and…
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Register for #CTPlaces Advocacy Day on March 28th!
The economic importance of the state’s historical and cultural organizations will…
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Connecticut Humanities Goes to Washington
Connecticut Humanities staff member, Scott Wands, joined 350 plus colleagues from…
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CTH is proud to Announce Partnership with the State Historian at UConn Hartford and Connecticut Public Radio!
Connecticut Humanities and the State Historian at UCONN Hartford are proud to…
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CTH Announces New Chair and Three New Board Members
Connecticut Humanities is pleased to announce the election of three…
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CT Humanities Announces Three New Board Members
Connecticut Humanities is pleased to announce the election of three…
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Three Centuries of Christmas Daytime Tours
Each year, using armloads of greenery and native plants, authentic…
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A Magnificent Victorian Holiday Exhibit
Curated by Trustee, Mimi Findlay, and the Curatorial Committee, the…
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Katherine Donovan Elected to CT Humanities’ Board
Donovan, an Audit Supervisor for Whittlesey and Hadley, P.C in…
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Jason Kass Elected to CT Humanities’ Board
Kass, Senior Director, Enterprise Business Architecture at Travelers, is one…
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Give the gift of Storytelling on #GivingTuesday
Give the gift of storytelling when you donate to CT…
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Robert Svensk Elected to Connecticut Humanities’ Board
Svensk, a business executive, entrepreneur, and experienced nonprofit board member,…
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Join Us for One of Two CT Humanities’ Regional Forums!
Please join us at one of two Regional Forums CT…
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Help Us Welcome Connecticut Humanities’ New Executive Director, Dr. Jason Mancini!
Welcome to CT Humanities’ new Executive Director, Dr. Jason Mancini,…
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Connecticut Humanities Announces Grant Opportunity Around the 200th Anniversary of the Constitution of 1818
In preparation for the 200th anniversary of the Connecticut Constitution…
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Charles Monagan Elected to CT Humanities’ Board
Charles Monagan has been a writer and editor since 1972,…
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Catherine Fields Elected to CT Humanities’ Board
Catherine Keene Fields has been director of the Litchfield Historical…
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Heidi Green Elected to CT Humanities’ Board
Heidi Green is a reader. She loves literature and natural…
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Wadsworth Atheneum Exhibit “Morgan: Mind of the Collector” Now Open
Financier J. Pierpont Morgan collected more than 20,000 works of…
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2017 Connecticut Book Award Winners!
The Connecticut Book Awards were held on October 22, 2017,…
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Connecticut Humanities’ Fall Appeal Is Still Underway
Our annual Fall Appeal to you, our friends and donors,…
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Poetry Out Loud State Finals
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Connecticut State Library Launches World War One Twitter Campaign
On February 1, 2017, the Connecticut State Library’s Remembering World War One project…
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ConnecticutHistory.org is Mobile!
The recent re-launch of ConnecticutHistory.org still provides all the same…
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Teach It Now Offers High School Activities
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Connecticut Authors Trail
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No Veto Override
Statement of Douglas G. Fisher, Executive Director, Connecticut Humanities RE: The…
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Statement on Governor’s Funding Elimination
Governor Malloy has chosen to use his veto powers to…
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Bruce Fraser Fund for the Humanities in Public Life
#BruceFraserFund Please consider a special contribution to the Bruce Fraser…
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The Poets of Connecticut Poetry Out Loud
I found myself amazed by what each student accomplished on-stage:…
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Connecticut Poets and Playwrights
Connecticut has its share of poets and playwrights both past…
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Reflections on the Power of Literature from English 220
In the fall of 2015, Capital Community College offered a…
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The Great Connecticut Caper Book Launch!
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2016 Poetry Out Loud School Championship Workshop
The School Champion Workshop is a chance for School Champions…
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Revelry. Feasting. Misrule. Christmas.
“What?” You say. Christmas? But, but, but… Christmas is jolly….
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Help Wanted. No Irish Need Apply.
In 2002 a professor from the University of Illinois proposed…
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When it comes to teaching immigration, look around you – Connecticut has more than you may think!
When you think of immigration, what places come to mind?…
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Aquí Me Quedo: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
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Immigration, Emigration, Migration: What?
The terms are confusing: immigration, emigration, migration. They are all…
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Connecticut History Day Kick-Off: October 3
Did you ever wonder what Connecticut History Day is all about?…
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Road Food Adventures
Lobster rolls. Fried clams. Oysters. Hamburgers. Thin crust pizza. Creamery…
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Money Matters and Demystifying Insurance
A Workshop Brought to You By Connecticut Humanities and Connecticut…
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Connecticut Barns: Not What You Think!
Barns are interesting structures and Connecticut has lots of them…
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Connecticut’s Agricultural Identity
We’re taking a very broad peek at Connecticut agriculture identity…
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Sunken Garden Poetry Festival
Hill-Stead Museum’s 2015 Sunken Garden Poetry Festival is underway! The…
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NEH Chairman Discusses Role of Humanities
William D. Adams, chairman of the National Endowment for the…
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This year the International Festival of Arts and Ideas celebrates…
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Samurai and the Culture of Japan’s Great Peace
Featuring more than 150 spectacular artifacts from four Yale collections—the…
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Poetry Out Loud Competitions Approach
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Directors! Consultants! & Boards! Oh My!
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The clock is tick-tick-ticking… The Great Connecticut Caper launches January…
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Become a StEPs-CT mentor
The Connecticut League of History Organizations and Connecticut Humanities seek…
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Nuts & Bolts
Stories from New Britain Manufacturing Measuring tapes. Scales. Wrenches. Coffee grinders. Screwdrivers….
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