Vermont Humanities Programs
Public ProgramsPublic Programs
All are welcome at these public programs and events. Can’t find what you’re looking for? See our Programs for Specific Audiences or Other Initiatives.
Fall Conference
Our annual conference is held every fall. The theme for 2021 is “This Mazed World: The Humanities and Climate Change.”
First Wednesdays
This eclectic lecture series offers talks in nine towns on the first Wednesday of the month, October through May.
Frederick Douglass and Beyond
Opening community conversations about race and racism through literature.
Reading and Discussion
Built on the foundation of reading literature and discussing it with your neighbors, coworkers, and even family members.
Speakers Bureau
Offers nonprofit organizations an easy, inexpensive way to host quality lectures and living history presentations.
Vermont Reads
A statewide community reading program. The Vermont Reads selection for 2020 is The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.
Words in the Woods
Enjoy our state’s natural beauty while engaging with writers in this new outdoor program.