Featured Research
Points of View
Oct 1, 2026
This month we showcase Fellows examining how different perspectives spur creativity, reveal hidden histories, and connect realms of thought in unexpected ways.
Featured Research
Points of View
October 1, 2026
This month we showcase 2026–27 Fellows whose projects are examining how alternative perspectives spur creativity, reveal hidden histories, and connect realms of thought in unexpected ways.
Latest News
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Announcements
New Exhibit Focuses on “The Inner Passage” to Freedom
Sep 4, 2026
“The Inner Passage: Photographs by Virginia McGee Richards” will be on display at the National Humanities Center, September 8–May 28.
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Featured Research
HBCU Scholars
Aug 5, 2026
Highlighting the research of Fellows who are part of the Center’s ongoing initiative to support scholars from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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Announcements
National Humanities Center Names 2026–27 Teacher Advisory Council
Aug 4, 2026
The National Humanities Center (NHC) has selected 20 talented educators from across the country for its 2026–27 Teacher Advisory Council.
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Announcements
Historian Martha S. Jones Joins National Humanities Center Board
Jul 29, 2026
Award-winning historian, legal scholar, and author Martha S. Jones has been elected to the National Humanities Center’s board of trustees.
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Featured Research
African American Creators
Jul 1, 2026
Black Americans have shared their experiences and perspectives across creative genres and challenged how we think about music, fiction, and art.
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Announcements
Embracing Curiosity and Inspiring Courage
Jun 15, 2026
Kathleen DuVal (NHC Fellow, 2008–09; 2025–26) shares insights from her acclaimed book “Native Nations” with NHC President and Director Blair LM Kelley.
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Announcements
Ben Vinson III Re-Appointed as NHC Presidential Scholar-in-Residence
Jun 12, 2026
Dr. Ben Vinson III has been re-appointed as a 2026–27 Presidential Scholar-in-Residence at the National Humanities Center.