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New OHC Speakers
Consider one or more of our newest speakers for your organization’s next meeting or function. Click the speaker's name for more information on their presentations and contact information.
Featured Chautauqua Scholar
Every month, we are going to introduce you to one of the chautauqua scholars and characters who will be featured during our upcoming summer tour of the state.
OHC Supports: A Year of Civil Rights Programming on WYSO Public Radio
Ohio Humanities was delighted to award a $20,000 grant to WYSO for the important project, "Treasures from the Archive: A Year of Civil Rights Programming on WYSO Public Radio" in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Staff Review: The History of Us
‘Where did you go?’ When two Cincinnatians meet even a thousand miles from home, eventually the question comes up.
2014 Oral History Institute at Kenyon College
Are you planning an oral history project or just considering it, you should apply to attend this year’s Oral History Institute, June 3-5 on the beautiful campus of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio. The program trains participants in planning and conducting successful oral history projects.
Featured Chautauqua Scholar: Kevin Radaker
Each month, we are going to introduce you to one of the chautauqua scholars and characters who will be featured during our upcoming summer tour of the state. This month our focus is Kevin Radaker's Henry David Thoreau.
Vision and Values
The humanities are central to creating and sustaining vibrant communities. They guide us in defining our individual beliefs, values, and aspirations. They help us to understand and engage diverse cultures. They support us in envisioning and building innovative economic opportunities and relationships. They allow us to interpret our past and imagine our future.
Mission
The Ohio Humanities Council serves as an advocate for the public humanities in Ohio. We promote the humanities through public programs, grants, and community projects with the goal of helping individuals and communities explore, share, and be inspired by the human experience.