At a time when divisions may be easier to see than the values that unite us, our work brings people together and honors our shared humanity.

This video, recorded September 9 2020, features two powerful, creative women: Nikki Giovanni, award-winning poet, activist, educator, and one of Oprah Winfrey’s “25 Living Legends,” and Tressie McMillan Cottom, professor …

In the wealthiest country in the world, people still go hungry. The food stamp program was created in the 1960s to ease abundant agricultural surpluses and help feed struggling families …

Join us for a 45-minute conversation between two Virginia public servants: Senator Jennifer McClellan, a Democrat who is running for Governor in 2021, and Senator Jen A. Kiggans, a first-term Republican representing parts of …

In an effort to advance racial justice, nonprofits in South Hampton Roads are invited to apply for a new grant opportunity for programs on race and the history of race …

In this webinar, recorded September 17 2020, authors Anita Felicelli (Chimerica) and Joni Murphy (Talking Animals) discuss their latest novels and the roles that talking animals play in literary fiction. …

Learn how we’re helping Virginians connect with their history and culture.

As director of Virginia Humanities, I want to acknowledge the pain that our state and nation are feeling right now. I want to recognize especially the pain that Black Virginians and Black Americans are experiencing. The killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery are a horrific reminder of the brutal systemic and individual racism that continues to thrive in our nation.

Under phase three of the Forward Virginia reopen plan, our offices will remain closed to the public and our staff will continue working from home. While phase three allows event spaces to operate at 50% occupancy, up 250 participants, all Virginia Humanities public in-person events remain cancelled. We encourage our grantees and partners to do the same.

In early 2021, we’ll be opening a new humanities center in Dairy Central, Charlottesville’s historic Monticello Dairy building.

Like Gankhuyag “Ganna” Natsag, a mask maker and visual artist who brought his centuries-old craft with him from Mongolia to Arlington.

Indigenous Acknowledgment

Virginia Humanities acknowledges the Monacan Nation, the original people of the land and waters of our home in Charlottesville, Virginia.

We invite you to learn more about Indians in Virginia in our Encyclopedia Virginia.