A new regional humanities center announced at UVA Wise

The Nov. 21 film screening will be followed by a discussion with the film’s executive producer and a panel of local leaders. 

Announcing $207k in Grants and Sponsorships

A new series from Virginia Humanities’ Encyclopedia Virginia examines the federal roots of urban renewal policies and their impact on five locations across the Commonwealth: Charlottesville, Richmond, Norfolk, Northern Virginia, and Roanoke. 

Virginia Folklife Area will focus on African origins of selected textiles and musical expressions.

Charlottesville, Va—Virginia Humanities, the state humanities council, has awarded six individual fellowships for 2024–25, supporting exceptional scholars and practitioners whose work promises to expand Virginia’s intellectual landscape. 

Applications open August 26

Authors to speak in Charlottesville in October

Presented in partnership with the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission

Join the Virginia Folklife Program for an exploration of storytelling and the African roots of musical traditions followed by a community genealogy workshop.