Connecting people to each other and to the stories, histories, and cultures of North Carolina.

North Carolina Humanities helps people gain a deeper understanding of themselves and each other by creating opportunities to explore and reflect on the past, the present, and the future in communities across the state. 
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Stories

Smithsonian Exhibit Exploring Innovation in Rural America Comes to North Carolina in May 2025

Exploring Democracy with Henderson County Public Library

Grantee Spotlight: A Q+A with the Stagville Memorial Project

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