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At the heart of our democracy, and the values that we share in this state and our country, is the ability to learn, listen, and discuss issues of importance to our communities and our world. In an increasingly global society, it is critical that we seek to understand and respect the variety of perspectives. Through high quality programs and partnerships, Humanities Washington advances thoughtful, informed, and engaged communities.

 Daniel J. Evans
Former Washington State Governor and U.S. Senator
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Programs

Since 1973 Humanities Washington has provided a rich array of programs, exhibits, and experiences to hundreds of thousands of people across the state. As Washington State’s affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, we support and partner with a wide network of communities, organizations, and individuals offering a variety of programs and events.

Washington State's Flagship Nonprofit for the Humanities

Since 1973 Humanities Washington has provided a rich array of programs, exhibits, and experiences to hundreds of thousands of people across the state. As Washington State’s affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, we support and partner with a wide network of communities, organizations, and individuals offering a variety of programs and events.

Humanities Washington’s core work includes:

  • Family Reading: Building literacy and cultural understanding using the power of stories.
  • Grants: Fostering the humanities with grants to projects and organizations.
  • Bedtime Stories: Celebrating great Northwest writers and the art of the short story.
  • Special Initiatives: Partnering with organizations to make humanities programs and opportunities widely accessible to the public.
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