Who We Are

Our TEAM

Meet the team striving to create a vibrant Missouri where the humanities are accessible to all.

Our History

Over 50 years dedicated to helping Missourians explore the people, places, and ideas that shape our society.

WHAT ARE THE HUMANITIES?

The study of how people connect to the human experience through history, culture, and traditions.

50 Years of Missouri Humanities

A legacy of leadership and grantmaking. Read the magazine!

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What We Do

Events

In-person community or statewide events, festivals, and symposiums.

Grants

Major grants, mini grants, and grant guidelines.

Veterans

Programs, workshops, and anthologies promoting veteran stories.

Cultural Heritage

Small Town Showcase and workshops for communities.

Literature

Center for the Book and reading programs.

Digital Programming

Check our videos, podcasts, and TV.

Schedule A Speaker

Schedule a speaker for your event.

Missouri Voices: Civics & Citizenry

Join us as we consider the role of civility in democracy and ask ourselves: What is the role of citizenry in our “American Experiment,” past, present, and future?

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Missouri Humanities Corps

Membership Meetups

Volunteer

Signature Series

Young Cultural Professionals

Sponsorships & Gifts

Missouri Humanities Corps

Missouri Humanities Corps is an AmeriCorps program that places AmeriCorps members in cultural heritage and tourism institutions across rural Missouri to help them preserve and present their local heritage assets to community members and visitors alike.

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MH Resources

Magazines

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Resources

Archive

Native Americans & Missouri

Native Americans & Missouri

Missouri Humanities strives to implement and support initiatives that highlight Native stories and voices.

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Board Meetings

Upcoming Board Meetings:

March 12, 2025: 12:00 PM – Jefferson City, Governor’s Office Building, Room 316 (200 Madison St, Jefferson City, MO 65101)
March 13, 2025: 11:00 AM (or upon adjournment) – Jefferson City, Missouri State Capitol, Hearing Room 2 (201 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City, MO 65101)
June 14, 2025: 12:00 PM – Perryville
*Budget Workshop – August 5th, 2025 – Columbia

Upcoming Meeting Agenda: March 12, 2025

50 Years of Missouri Humanities

Missouri Voices: Civics & Citizenry

Missouri Humanities Corps

Native Americans & Missouri

Board Meetings

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