Welcome

The Kansas Humanities Council creates, sponsors, and promotes humanities programs across Kansas. Through the humanities — history, literature, philosophy, and related areas — we gain understanding of where we've been, who we are, and what we've valued over time and across generations.

Kansas Humanities Council's StoryCorps Stories on KPR

StoryCorps Door-to-Door, a national oral history project, came to Kansas in June 2007 as part of KHC's Kansans Tell Their Stories initiative and the Famous Kansans Chautauqua. Kansas Public Radio sponsored StoryCorps in Baldwin City and the stories are available on the Kansas Public Radio website. Click here to listen.

Free History Alive program

August Bondi, Soldier and Settler , a History Alive program, is now available free of charge. This offer is made possible by the Community Legacy Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Kansas City. Contact Deborah Pomeroy, Resource Center Coordinator at deborah@kansashumanities.org or call toll-free in state at 800/562-8057 or in Topeka at 785/357-0359 for more information. Limited availability.

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Talk About Literature in Kansas Catalog Available Online

Talk About Literature in Kansas (TALK) is a program for every Kansan who loves to read and discuss good books. The updated catalog highlights 31 TALK series and features 13 brand-new discussion leaders. Click here for the TALK catalog. For assistance, contact Deborah Pomeroy, Resource Center Coordinator at deborah@kansashumanities.org, call toll-free in state at 8oo/562-8057 or in Topeka at 785/357-0359.

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Chautauqua coming to Beloit and Lawrence in June

Beloit • June 11-15
Lawrence • June 18-22

The Bright Dreams, Hard Times: America in the Thirties Chautauqua features Will Rogers, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Huey Long, Aimee Semple McPherson, and Zora Neale Hurston.

For complete information and schedules of events, visit the Kansas-Nebraska Chautauqua website, www.knchautauqua.org, or call 785/357-0359.

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New Harmonies coming to Russell

New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music will be at the Deines Cultural Center in Russell May 9 through June 22. Click here to find out about upcoming New Harmonies programs in Russell!

Click here for more information about the New Harmonies Kansas Tour.

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Our Mission

The Kansas Humanities Council promotes understanding of the history and ideas that shape our lives and strengthen our sense of community.

Kansas Humanities Council
112 SW 6th Ave., Suite 210
Topeka KS 66603-3895

(785) 357-0359 phone
(785) 357-1723 fax
info@kansashumanities.org

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