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An Evening of Gratitude

On Monday, our neighbors, friends, fellow historians and Councilmembers gathered at Busboys & Poets to be honored for their support in preserving the humanities in
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Thank You For Supporting HumanitiesDC

Thank you for all of your support in amplifying the stories of our city! Because of you, our neighbors have been heard across the
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Our “DC Writers’ Homes” Launch was the House Warming We’ve Always Wanted

Not everyday do you get the chance to meet your favorite author, let alone visit their home. This past Thursday (Nov. 29th), however, we were
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1968: The Journey 50 Years Later

“The media doesn’t show it but there’s got to be more to the story. Right?” Each year, we award the DC Community Heritage Project
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Congratulations 2018 Open Humanities Grant Recipients

Thank you to everyone who applied for one of our grant programs this year! We’re proud to announce the recipients of the Open Humanities Grants
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