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One home for local Washington, DC history and the humanities
After a year of careful planning and deliberation, the DC History Center and HumanitiesDC have entered into an agreement to merge and become a new organization. While there is important work ahead, we expect the merger to be formalized this fall.
Learn more about our plans for this next chapter and help shape what comes next! Your gift will help us turn the promise of this merger into a reality, giving our new institution the strong foundation it needs to champion DC’s voices for years to come.
Grants
Learn about our annual grant opportunities designed to support DC residents, groups and organizations interested in leading dynamic public humanities projects and programming.
Public Programs
Explore our interactive programs designed to help Washingtonians share their experiences, discuss current issues and appreciate our remarkable people and neighborhoods.
Events
Attend lively celebrations, presentations, discussions, and more led by local scholars and experts who passionately bring our city’s wonders to life.
Announcing 2026 Cycle II Grantees
In 2026, HumanitiesDC distributed over $916,000 in awards across six program categories to support 59 grantees. Nearly 100 volunteer grant reviewers donated their time to the peer review process. Grants support organizations and individuals located in DC, directly investing back into our community.
Coming together as one
After a year of deliberate and careful exploration, the DC History Center and HumanitiesDC have entered into an agreement to merge. This new organization will bring history and the humanities together as complementary ways of understanding our city. While there is important work ahead, we want to welcome you along for the journey.
RSVP for hometown dc‘s Closing Event
Join us for a special performance by Verbal Gymnastics at the hometown DC closing event on September 16. As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, this initiative centers the voices of Washingtonians and what it means to call the capital home. hometown DC is on view from June 18 – October 5, 2026.
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