Vermont Humanities Programs
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Ongoing Programs
Democracy and the Informed Citizenry
An initiative to explore the role that the humanities and journalism play in a healthy democracy.
Vermont Book Award
A literary prize that honors work of outstanding literary merit by Vermont authors and celebrates the long tradition of literature in the state
Victor R. Swenson Humanities Educator Award
Recognizing a Vermont educator who exemplifies excellence in the teaching of the humanities.
Past Programs
The Bill of Rights and You
This pop-up exhibit commemorated the 225th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights
Civil War Book of Days
The Civil War Book of Days was a weekly e-mail researched and published by the Vermont Humanities Council from October 2010 to April 2015.
Ideas Matter Radio
Ideas Matter: Checking in with the Public Humanities was a collaborative initiative between seven state humanities councils and WAMC Northeast Public Radio.
Ideas on Tap
Our Ideas on Tap conversation series was designed to convene informal, informative, and provocative discussions.
Latino Americans
VHC was one of 203 national recipients of grants to conduct public programming about Latino history and culture.
Pulitzer Prize Centennial
Events and programs around Vermont in 2016 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Pulitzer Prize.
VPR Commentaries
Former Executive Director Peter Gilbert presented commentaries on Vermont Public Radio that examined current and past events from a humanities perspective.