December 11th, 2020
News & Events
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The Federation of State Humanities Councils chose Missouri Humanities to be one of the 43 Councils to receive funding by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support a national initiative exploring civic participation and electoral engagement. "Through "Why It Matters," 43 Humanities Councils across the country and US Territories explore the history, importance, and impact of the American electoral process." Read the Full Release Here.
"Why It Matters: Uniting a Polarized Nation" kicks off on January 14th, 2021 at 7:00 P.M., featuring the authors of "The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again." Learn More
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Virtual Members-Only Book Club Discussion on January 7th, 2020
Part of the "Why It Matters" Series - 7:00 P.M.
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Missouri Humanities Members will receive a free copy of "The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again" and have a chance to share reactions to the book in this members-only virtual discussion. Learn More
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Virtual Event on January 9th, 2020
Hosted in partnership with SEMO Press - 1:00 P.M.
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Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors is a creative writing anthology of poetry, fiction, essays, interviews, and photography submissions by and about veterans from across the nation. Learn More
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Explore Missouri's German Heritage, Chapter 5: Good Work (die Arbeit)
Virtual Event on January 14th, 2020
Monthly Series, Every Second Thursday at 10:00 A.M.
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This month we explore the working German – agriculture, viticulture, brewing beer, building, creating – and the legacy today. Learn More
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In partnership with KCUR, Missouri Humanities is issuing a challenge to Missourians to have an intentional conversation with someone who has different ideological beliefs as you. The #CivilityChallenge is a hands-on exercise using a conversation deck that aims to help Missourians consider how they want to regard their fellow citizens on the other side of the partisan divide.
Only 300 Missourians will receive these free conversation cards. This challenge is part of "Why It Matters: Uniting a Polarized Nation." Learn More About Why It Matters
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Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors, Volumes 1 - 9
Visit mohumanities.org to purchase a copy today!
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Proud to Be: Writing by American Warriors is a creative writing anthology of poetry, fiction, essays, interviews, and photography submissions by and about veterans from across the nation, and spanning generations– from WW1 to Iraq and Afghanistan. Learn More
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St. Genevieve, MO
December 31st, 2020
2:00 P.M.
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Sainte Genevieve Catholic Parish
49 DuBourg Place
St. Genevieve, MO 63670
Contact 573-883-2731 for questions regarding this event.
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Cape Girardeau, MO
October 19, 2020 – January 13th, 2021
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Kellerman Foundation
102 N. Main Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
Contact Dr. Mary Ann Kellerman, kellermanfoundation@gmail.com for questions regarding this event.
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Linn, MO
January 21st, 2020 – March 4th, 2021
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State Technical College of Missouri
1 Technology Drive
Linn, MO 65051
Contact Emanda Hagenhoff, manda.hagenhoff@statetechmo.edu for questions regarding this event.
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If you're unable to visit one of our in-person traveling exhibits on display throughout the state, please take a moment to explore our Digital Exhibit Tour on Struggle for Statehood. |
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Missouri Humanities is here for you. Connect with us on our website and through social media. |
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Since 1971, Missouri Humanities has been dedicated to enriching lives and strengthening communities by connecting Missourians with the people, places, and ideas that shape our society. We cannot do what we do without you. Please support the work of Missouri Humanities so we can continue engaging the people of the Show Me State in the power of life-long learning. |
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Missouri Humanities is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. |
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