2024-25 West Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Applications Accepted through August 26
This program supports traditional artists working with dedicated apprentices on a year-long apprenticeship in their cultural expression or art form.
Born of Rebellion at the State Capitol
Our flagship exhibit about West Virginia statehood and the Civil War will be on display in the Capitol rotunda until July 9.
Little Lectures Online
Our first two Little Lectures of 2024 are now available online: "Dunmore's War: The Last Colonial Conflict" by Glenn F. Williams and "Echoes of the War on Terror: Gaza through the Lens of American Military History" by Peter Mansoor.
See the videos and read about our final Little Lecture of 2024, on June 23 »
The Council Awards 11 New Grants
The Capon Bridge Founders Day Festival's "Focus on History" was one of the recipients (photo from the Cumberland Times-News).
The Council Awards 10 Fellowships
These fellowships, unique in West Virginia, are among the Council's most competitive offerings.
April 2024 issue of The Broad Side
Taj Mahal and a Preston County banjo tune; French and Indian War's 1756 Sandy Creek Expedition. Issue authors: Eric Waggoner, Kyle Warmack.
February 2024 issue of The Broad Side
The Extraordinary Life and Career of Revella Hughes, and more
New Grafton Monster Pin!
We’re excited to announce our Grafton Monster Loves West Virginia Folklife campaign. The first 50 new Council GEM (Give Every Month) members who donate $5 or more per month will receive this exclusive new pin. We’d love your support!
West Virginia National Cemeteries Project
The Humanities Council works with high schools students to research and write biographies of veterans
Please support the historic MacFarland-Hubbard House, our headquarters. The property serves as an active programming venue, and is itself an important community landmark.
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YouTubeHumanities Council Awards Six Minigrants
Minigrants are designed for projects requesting $2,000 or less. The next deadline is October 1.
2023 Activities Report
See what grants and programs the Council supported in 2023 »
West Virginia Folklife Collection receives award from American Folklore Society
WV Folklife Collection at WVU Libraries receives the society’s Brenda McCallum Prize
Exploring the imaginary landscape of West Virginia through the lens of genre fiction and folklore
Visit wvpublic.org to hear This Week in West Virginia History, a collaboration between e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia and West Virginia Public Broadcasting.
The West Virginia Humanities Council serves West Virginia through grants and direct programs in the humanities. Formed in 1974 at the invitation of the National Endowment for the Humanities, it is the principal organization promoting the humanities in West Virginia.
