Maryland Humanities Council

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MHC Free Grants Workshops

Register today for June workshops!

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Become a One Maryland One Book Partner

Apply by June 21.

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National History Day Results

Which students advanced to finals? Who received awards?

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Spring Major Grants Announced

See who received support.

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MHC Free Grants Workshop

The Maryland Humanities Council invites you to attend a free grants workshop to learn more about MHC's grant programs and application procedures. Registration is required. To register...
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Chautauqua 2013: "Turning Points in History" - Rachel Carson

In the event of severe weather the performance will move inside to the auditorium. History comes alive with MHC's FREE Chautauqua living history performance series each July. Audience...
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Chautauqua 2013: "Turning Points in History" - Amelia Earhart

History comes alive with MHC's FREE Chautauqua living history performance series each July. Audience members meet historical figures then participate in a thoughtful dialogue with each...
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Read MHC's Blog - Recent Posts

May 16, 2013
Blood and Fire: Reflecting on the 45th Anniversary of the Catonsville Nine Actions
May 17th marks the anniversary of when nine Catholic activists burned 378 draft files in the parking lot of the Catonsville draft board to protest the Vietnam War...
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April 30, 2013
When the Wheels Fell Off the Wagon
Watching my older son fail at the Maryland History Day competition on Saturday was one of the toughest things I’ve done as a parent.  He had paced through the...
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April 17, 2013
The Words of Steelworkers
MHC launched a new radio segment in March 2013 on WYPR 88.1, FM called "Humanities Connection," airing every Monday at 5:45pm.  While the station reaches the Baltimore...
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About MHC

The Maryland Humanities Council is a private, educational, 501c(3) nonprofit organization that
stimulates and promotes informed dialogue and civic engagement on issues critical to Marylanders.

What is the Maryland Humanities Council?

MHC is a nonprofit that uses the humanities to stimulate and promote informed dialogue and civic engagement on critical issues.

What are the Humanities?

The humanities comprise the disciplines of the liberal arts, such as history, literature and poetry, classics, philosophy, ethics, jurisprudence, comparative religion, the interpretation of the arts, architecture and archaeology.

These humanities disciplines are tools that can help us to explore what makes us human, connect with others, and and discover meaning and richness in
our lives and for our communities.