Announcements
Thomas J. Scherer Elected Chair of NHC Board of Trustees
Nov 4, 2026
Scherer has been a Center trustee since 2004 and is a longstanding member of the board's executive committee. For the past two years, he has served as vice chair.
Featured Research
Colonialism and Its Aftermaths
November 2, 2026
How have colonial and post-colonial subjects created community, organized resistance, and preserved Indigenous culture and values in disparate places across the world?
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Featured Research
Colonialism and Its Aftermaths
Nov 2, 2026
How have colonial and post-colonial subjects created community, organized resistance, and preserved Indigenous culture and values in disparate places across the world?
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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.
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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 NHC from September 8, 2026 to May 28, 2027.
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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.