PA Humanities

We find the human connections in the humanities.

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“...that kind of grit and that kind of determination is Pennsylvania-born..."

PA Humanities’ own Dawn Frisby Byers is featured in PBS's American Stories: A Reading Road Trip. This episode explores Pennsylvania’s rich literary legacy. Give it a watch!

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Who will you recognize? Nominations are open for The Window Keeper: Civic Honors, our statewide initiative celebrating Pennsylvanians whose everyday actions help shape strong communities and sustain civic life through the power of the humanities.

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PA Humanities premiered #VoicesofHistoryErie with Erie’s Black Wall Street at the Erie Art Museum, sharing eight local stories of family, migration, care, pride, perseverance, and transformation.

Grateful to Dr. Edda Fields-Black and all #VoicesofHistory partners and funders.

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“The Wingspan funds opened our eyes to what is possible. You can have a dream, but when you see it in the works, when you see it come to fruition, it wakes up another part of you.”

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The Window Keeper: Civic Honors initiative is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, Pennsylvania state legislators, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, and individual donor Randall Miller.

#WindowKeeper #America250

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“I’m honored to be recognized as a Window Keeper because my work has always centered on helping communities tell their stories, preserve what matters, and use culture as a force for connection and change." -Tara Jones, Chester CAAT

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We’ve officially announced The Window Keeper: Civic Honors, a new statewide 250th initiative from PA Humanities recognizing Pennsylvanians whose everyday actions help shape strong communities and sustain civic life.
Now we’re inviting YOU to be part of it. Who would you nominate?

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🪟 Who will you nominate? Big news - today, we launched The #WindowKeeper: Civic Honors, a new statewide 250th initiative recognizing Pennsylvanians whose everyday actions help shape strong communities and sustain civic life.

#America250

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We are launching our “Let’s Dream Boldly” campaign to support our work during the ongoing funding crisis and invest in what comes next.

As part of the campaign, we’re kicking things off with a stylish #LetsDreamBoldly mug.

Get yours now!

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Window Keeper initiatives are supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts, PA state legislators, the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, and support from Randall Miller.

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Yesterday in the Pennsylvania House, Representative Joe Ciresi opened session with a reading of “The Window Keeper” by Yolanda Wisher, a powerful reflection on the everyday acts of care and leadership that sustain our democracy.

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...inviting nominations from across the Commonwealth to recognize neighbors, educators, organizers, and others making a difference in daily civic life.

We are excited to share more soon. Stay tuned!

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What happens when communities start listening?

In towns across PA, it’s leading to real change. Through storytelling, people are reconnecting with their communities, taking pride in where they live, and working together to preserve local history.

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❤️ Stand with PA Humanities and support our critical work across the state:

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Congrats to our friends at Mt Tabor Preservation Project on receiving a 2026 Achievement Award from @PA_Museums!

Their work includes preserving an African American church and cemetery in Mount Holly Springs and helping bring community stories to light.
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Love this episode of @WVIATVFM's ArtScene featuring Susquehanna Valley Mediation’s "The Really Really Real Traveling Medicine Show" and how they're bringing local voices to life through an interactive blend of theater, music, dance, and storytelling.

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For #WomensHistoryMonth, Rubin, Fortunato & Harbison spotlighted our dynamic executive director, Laurie Zierer, and her work building connection and collaboration across Pennsylvania. Give it a read!

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PA Humanities is featured in an excellent Q&A with New America exploring how storytelling can strengthen communities and grow civic engagement.

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