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Simply put, the humanities is the study of how people connect to the human experience through history, culture, and traditions.

The Humanities allow us to explore stories from people who came before us, appreciate places that have changed with time, and learn from past ways of thinking in order to form a brighter future for generations to come. 

Missouri Humanities programs remember the past by exploring Missouri’s Heritage, sharing Veterans stories, preserving Native American and Civil War history, and cataloging archaeological artifacts and sites. 

We focus on the future by supporting statewide environmental sustainability, providing educational opportunities to adults, and promoting literacy development for youth throughout the state. 

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Calling all foodies, trivia buffs, food historians, and those of you who just like to rejoice and connect over a delectable game of trivia!! Join KCUR’s Natasha Bailey and Jenny Vergara for a Trivia Launch Party for Season Two of “Hungry for MO,” a podcast that brings you the stories behind iconic foods in the…
MO Humanities is hiring an Office Coordinator and a Communications Coordinator. Both are full time positions based over in the Kansas City area. To find out more visit https://mohumanities.org/job-openings/ #MOHumanities #JobOpenings
You don't have to be a Humanities Geek to sign up to receive the latest information from around Missouri on events, programs, festivals, and more. Whether it's a renaissance festival, a reenactment, a program on the Civil War or German culture ... you'll have access to so much more! Go to https://bit.ly/3BFREFN to sign up.…
National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements for the United States. This is a time we celebrate the Hispanic heritage, culture, and contributions made by Hispanic Americans in our nation.…
Mark your calendars! We are excited to announce that our debut short film “Won’t You Feed My Neighbor?” will be released to the public for free viewing on Friday, September 30th! The film premiered in July, and will be available at our link in bio at 10AM on 9/30/22. Be sure to visit the link…
Episode 5 of "Eat, THINK, & Be Merry" is now available on all podcast apps and on our website. Link in Bio. You won't want to miss this one! Our guest, Adrian Miller, lawyer turned food writer and known as the "soul food scholar" is "dropping knowledge like hot biscuits!" In this episode, we discuss…
Do you know the name of the Missourian with the nickname, “the peanut guy?” Can you name the Kansas City company who introduced the crock-pot? Here’s a chance for all you foodies, trivia buffs, food historians, and those of you who just like to eat to rejoice and connect over a friendly game of trivia…
Thank you to the sponsors of 2022 MOmentum https://mohumanities.org/gala-2022/ #Foodways #MOmentum #Humanities
The Smithsonian is Coming to Missouri! Apply for the opportunity to be one of six venues to host the exhibition for six weeks. Click here to apply - https://mohumanities.org/crossroads/ MUST APPLY BY OCT 1, 2022! The exhibit is designed especially for small cultural organizations and rural audiences that lack regular access to traveling exhibitions due…
Never Forget - Gathering & preserving historical information through Digital and Oral Histories is an important part of the Humanities. https://911digitalarchive.org/ #MOHumanities #September11th #NeverForget
Can't make our Gala but still want to participate? Check out the auction. Open until Saturday, Sept 10th at 7:30pm. https://events.readysetauction.com/missourihumanitiescouncil/2022momentumgala
We hope you join us for our next Cultural Heritage Workshop! We'll be in Trenton, MO, on Wednesday, October 19th at 1PM to share how heritage and culture can benefit Missouri communities. Our day will consist of group discussions, applied activities, and a two-part presentation from Dr. Arthur Mehrhoff on “Place and Placemaking.” Arthur’s interactive…
Are you a Small Town in Missouri? Become one of 6 places to host the Crossroads: Change in Rural America's traveling exhibit. Crossroads: Change in Rural America is a traveling Smithsonian exhibit that offers small towns a chance to look at their own paths and to highlight the changes that affected their fortunes over the…
Get Excited. The 7th Annual MOmentum Gala is this Saturday, September 10th. The MOmentum Gala is for all interested in the central role of African American Foodways in American history and for all who wish to support their state humanities council’s efforts to provide widespread programming, helping Missourians discover who we are and what unites…
Get a sneak peek of the auction items that are available to bid on at the 7th Annual Momentum Gala. Bidding is happening now until 7:30 on Saturday, Sept 10th. Want to join is in person! Go to https://mohumanities.org/gala-2022/
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“Missouri Humanities gave us the funding for travel, and we went. Set up on the wide front porch of the Womans Building, we collected interviews with a young engaged couple recovering from Covid, a female farmer, politicians, and a performer in a pastel hat and white gloves who introduced herself as Laura Ingalls Wilder…..”

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“I just received the four Proud to Be books that I won at the drawing, written by American Warriors. I am the widow of a service connected disabled veteran and love the idea of letting veterans express themselves through writing! Thank you so much and I can’t wait to read them!”

Cynthia Inlow

St. Louis

“You are great patriots! Keep up the great work.”

Sunnie L Dee

Columbia, MO

“I met so many kind and wonderful people at your KC Open House. So much thanks to MH for all their continued support of art and artists. Love you guys!”

Tony Mena

Kansas City, MO

“We are so humbled and grateful to MH for funding our Critical Conversations: Art and the Black Body project. We are so humbled and grateful for the support.”

Marcis Curtis

St. Louis, MO

“MH offers so many wonderful programs and opportunities to everyone in Missouri. Small communities to big cities, MH is there for all to enjoy!”

Anna Hatridge

Farmington, MO

“I enjoyed attending the Celebrate Missouri’s German Heritage event, and celebrating GH Corridor. Fascinating people and the perfect venue in Jefferson City’s Mill Bottom District, within a stone’s throw of the state capitol.”

Bill Stine

Jefferson City, MO

“Thank you for preserving the history of Missouri. The work you do is powerful, and brings Missourians closer together.”

Daniel Green

Warrensburg, MO

“I completely support your environmental program and very much enjoyed attending your Earth Day Symposium. I hope everyone takes the time to watch your beautiful video!”

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Ashley Cooper

St. Joseph, MO

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