Dr. Colleen Shogan Confirmed by U.S. Senate as 11th Archivist of the United States
In a press release, the National Archives announced on May 10, 2023, that the United States Senate voted to confirm Dr. Colleen […]
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The New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission I Have a Dream Mini-Grants
The New Jersey Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission is offering ten mini-grants to community organizations in honor of the 60th […]
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the African American Museum in Philadelphia Come Together for Transformative Exhibit
It is rare for two museums to commission and present one exhibition. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) and […]
Carpenters’ Hall to Reopen in July
Carpenters’ Hall, one of Philadelphia’s most recognized historic sites, is set to reopen to the public on July 3 after […]
International Coalition of Sites of Conscience New Toolkit Guides Institutions on Developing Inclusive Narratives
The International Coalition of Sites of Conscience (ICSC) was founded in 1999 and has transformed how historic sites, museums, and […]
NJCH Request for Proposals – “Visualizing Democracy: Contemporary Conversations”
The New Jersey Council for the Humanities (NJCH) requests proposals for “Visualizing Democracy: Contemporary Conversations.” According to the NJCH, the […]
NEH Awards 57 Grants for Projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced $35.63 Million in grants for 258 humanities projects across the country. Special […]
AAM Announces Latest Accreditation Awards, 10 Museums Recognized from the Mid-Atlantic Region
In a press release, the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) announced one first time accreditation award and forty reaccreditation awards […]
Paul Robeson House & Museum Honors Robeson’s 125th Birthday with Week-long Special Events
Philadelphia’s Paul Robeson House & Museum will honor Robeson’s 125th birthday with a series of events from April 8 – […]
PA Museums Announce Special Achievement Awards Winners
On April 3, Pennsylvania Museums (PA Museums) announced the winners of its 2023 Special Achievement Awards. Eight organizations from every […]