Call for New Scholars to OHC Speakers Bureau!
OHC is looking to expand its Speakers Bureau to cover several new topics. Of special interest are OHC’s collaboration with the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street exhibit, Journey Stories, which is scheduled to appear in different location across Ohio in 2013 and 2014.
Teacher's Institutes
The Ohio Humanities Council is supporting six summer institutes for K-12 teachers during the summer of 2013. These institutes are designed to expand and enrich the classroom experience for educators and students. A brochure is available here.
Images of the Great Depression in Ohio
Images of The Great Depression in Ohio: Documentary Portraits Revisited photographic exhibitions has been touring Ohio since 2012, now it's your chance to have this great exhibit in your hometown! Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
The New Ohio Guide Audio Tours @ SeeOhioFirst.org
Eleven updated itineraries from the original Ohio Guide give motorists the opportunity to enjoy Ohio’s small towns and scenic beauty away from the interstates. This new guide takes those routes and gives them a 21st century twist — as free downloadable audio tours.
New Deadlines for Grants
Starting July 1, 2013, the Ohio Humanities Council has new grant deadlines. Also, media project applications will be accepted twice a year. The preliminary deadline for drafts for the next major and media deadline is June 1, 2013. Contact a program officer with questions or ideas.
When Ohio was the Western Frontier
Join us under the tent this summer and meet fascinating historical characters who lived "When Ohio Was the Western Frontier." Lakewood, Madison, Rossford, Bexley and Coshocton will host the 15th annual tour of Ohio Chautauqua. Step back in time and experience Ohio Chautauqua!
'Connecting what we learn and the way we live'
The Ohio Humanities Council offers a wide range of programs that enable all Ohioans to experience the illuminating insights that history, literature, philosophy and other humanities disciplines offer to connect what we learn with the way we live.