Helping all Virginians
tell their stories

Like the Legendary Ingramettes who embarked with us on a cultural exchange tour that took them through Bulgaria and Serbia as cultural ambassadors for the United States.

The Legendary Ingramettes and Sherman Holmes performed at the American College of Sofia, Bulgaria on 5/21/19
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2026 Federal Funding Update

An Update about National Endowment for the Humanities Funding and Recent Legal Decisions Related to Last Year’s Grant Termination 

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This is how we will build a foundation for the future.

Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. demonstrated printing techniques during a screening of a documentary Proceed and Be Bold! at Light House Studio's Vinegar Hill Theater in Charlottesville on 11/17/18.

We aim to share the stories of all Virginians—or, better yet, help people share their own stories.

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The Virginia Film Festival and the Virginia Festival of the Book welcomed actor, writer, director, and producer Emilio Estevez for a screening of his film 'The Public' at The Paramount Theater, as part of the 25th anniversary Virginia Festival of the Book.

We create opportunities for civic dialogue and the exchange of ideas.

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We want all Virginians to connect with their history and culture.

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We’re helping Virginians understand our past so we can better shape our future.

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Undertaking the most challenging work in our history

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.

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