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A federal agency, National Endowment for the Humanities supports research, preservation, public programs, and education in the humanities.
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ART CONTEST | The awards ceremony for the @Freedom250 American Heroes Student Art Contest will be live at 10 a.m.! https://t.co/1R2CtbEajq

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NEH’s Scholarly Editions and Translations grant program is now accepting applications. This program supports collaborative teams of scholars and researchers editing, annotating, and translating texts vital to humanities. Learn more: https://t.co/xFAPobyGFJ

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advanced DNA technology on remains found at the battle site to reconstruct the lives of the Hessian soldiers who fought and died there. https://t.co/oG4trq3k0T

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AMERICA 250 | The 1777 Battle of Red Bank was a strategically important American victory against Hessians serving with the British.

With the help of an NEH grant, Dartmouth College researchers are using (1/2)

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🎉 Happy 250th anniversary, America! 🎉

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we’ve highlighted some incredible NEH-supported projects and resources on 250 years of American history. Browse projects at https://t.co/uaAJt4dCRr

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AMERICA 250 | In @historicalpa’s NEH-supported exhibition, “Paths to Independence, 1765-1777,” rare documents and artifacts from Founding Fathers and citizens show how the Revolution went from a whispered idea to the birth of a nation. https://t.co/9wEF2R7wc4

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oil paintings and a panel discussion with Asefi, a former physician and prominent Afghan artist who saved works of art from destruction by the Taliban by masking their contents. Read more: https://t.co/i195qXmOdl (2/2)

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NEH is pleased to sponsor “Repression, Resilience and Renewal: Religious Freedom and the Art of Dr. Mohammed Yousof Asefi” organized by Arizona State University's Center for the Study of Religion and Conflict, July 21-23, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The exhibition features (1/2)

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AMERICA 250 | “The First Salute: An Untold Story of the American Revolution,” an NEH-supported exhibit at the @weitzmanmuseum, tells the nearly forgotten story of Jewish merchants who risked it all to aid the Americans &the British retaliation when caught. https://t.co/UDf1rFW33T

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AMERICA 250 | Did you know that the USS Intrepid’s history dates back to 1798? As the U.S. marks 250 years, the Intrepid Museum is offering a variety of public programs and ceremonies, supported by an NEH “Celebrate America!” grant. https://t.co/OXr15vV4UN

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Come check out the amazing student artwork from the @Freedom250 American Heroes Student Art Contest at the Great American State Fair!

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GRANT DEADLINE | Applications for the NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes, Media Projects, and Curriculum Development: Western Civilization grant programs are due TODAY.

For more information, visit https://t.co/YqdqUvoylJ

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AMERICA 250 | In 1776, a delegate to the Continental Congress suggested placing large chains in strategic places across the Hudson River to deter the British. With the support of an NEH grant, the Alice Austen House Museum is hosting "The Great Chain." https://t.co/SBk544RGfL

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Congratulations to the state winners of the @Freedom250 American Heroes Student Art Contest! The winning artworks will be on display at the Great American State Fair. Regional & national winners will be announced next week. View the state-level winners: https://t.co/CsZseKX73S

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AMERICA 250 | Hooah! @USArmyMuseum has turned its sights from the Army’s 250th to America’s 250th. NEH-supported exhibit "Call to Arms: The Soldier and the Revolutionary War" commemorates both. https://t.co/xXrfiaNHXf

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NEH grant recipients who received notification that a terminated award is eligible for reinstatement can find more information about initiating the restatement process here: https://t.co/HHzGK7vVH6

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AMERICA 250 | The former home of Francis Lee, a signer of the Declaration, has stood in ruins since the '60s. The “Glass House,” is an ongoing conservation project supported by an NEH grant blending 18th-century craftsmanship with 21st-century innovation. https://t.co/6FJn5gTDAw

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AMERICA 250 | @vermonthistory has selected 50 items from its collections that represent themes and events from the state’s long and proud history. The NEH-supported, “50 for 250” exhibit will feature these items on display at the Vermont History Museum. https://t.co/t1hcFgIZrB

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DEADLINE APPROACHING | NEH's Media Projects grant program is accepting applications!

Deadline to apply is June 25, 2026. Learn more: https://t.co/Gtt0Zhu7pF

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AMERICA 250 | During the Revolutionary War, Newport, R.I., changed hands more than any other major seaport. The NEH grant-supported exhibition "OCCUPIED! Newport and the Fight for Independence" examines how these wartime experiences impacted Newporters. https://t.co/RGU0HlWc1E