National Endowment for the Humanities

A federal agency, National Endowment for the Humanities supports research, preservation, public programs, and education in the humanities.
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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

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ART CONTEST UPDATE | Thank you again to the students who submitted their phenomenal artwork to the @Freedom250 American Heroes Art Contest. 👏 You worked hard & your talent showed! Winners from each state & territory represented will be notified by the end of this week.

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AMERICA 250 |The @America250AZ Commission used an “NEH Celebrate America!” grant to bring exhibitions and programs focusing on Arizona’s past, present, and future, across the state’s 15 counties through the “Road to 250: Arizona Traveling Museum” project. https://t.co/bOJ5SI2DyF

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DEADLINE APPROACHING | NEH's Landmarks of American History and Culture and Summer Institutes grant programs are accepting applications.

Apply by June 25 to hold a summer professional development program for humanities educators. Learn more: https://t.co/BDu5cOTRQO

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NEH remembers 2010 National Humanities Medalist and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Gordon S. Wood. Through his teaching, scholarship, and popular articles, Wood reshaped our understanding of the American Revolution and the nation's founding. https://t.co/VnNbSRAyEX

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Thank you to all the talented students who submitted their incredible artwork to the @Freedom250 American Heroes Student Art Contest. 🎨 We are honored to have Second Lady Usha Vance as a guest on our judging panel! Read more: https://t.co/FPEQ38kYIL

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AMERICA 250 | During the Revolution, Schenectady, N.Y. served as an important defensive post & supply link for the Continental Army. To celebrate America’s 250th, the Schenectady County Historical Society is hosting a year-long series of public programs. https://t.co/juo2ilTmLf

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REMINDER | NEH's new Curriculum Development: Western Civilization grant program is accepting applications.

Application deadline is June 25, 2026. Learn more: https://t.co/x02mYTPSzl

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AMERICA 250 | The creation of the Declaration was a process, not an event. The NEH-supported exhibit, “These Truths: The Declarations of Independence” at the @AmPhilSociety Museum explores how the document was used & interpreted during its first 50 years. https://t.co/OvWQwW9WAN

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DEADLINE | Calling all 3rd-12th grade students! TODAY is the LAST day to submit your original work of art to the @Freedom250 American Heroes Student Art Contest! https://t.co/2mQHUdY9xA