Boundary End Archaeology Research Center is a unique space for learning, artistry, and creative gathering, set in the Smokey Mountains of western North Carolina. Founded by Dr. George E. Stuart, the Boundary End Archaeological Research Center (BEARC) and library focuses on Mesoamerican archaeology, epigraphy (the study and interpretation of ancient inscriptions), and art history.
In 2021, Boundary End Archaeological Research Center received a North Carolina Humanities American Rescue Plan Humanities Grant to help sustain their operations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. This was the first time BEARC received a grant from NC Humanities.
This support helped BEARC continue to curate their special collections, keep the Stuart Library in good condition, and increase the educational resources and content available through their online platforms.
“We are so honored and grateful to have received this American Rescue Plan Humanities Grant,” said Ann and David Stuart of BEARC. “This will go a long way in our effort to bounce back from the pandemic and enact our vision for growing Boundary End Archaeology Research Center’s impact in and beyond Western North Carolina!”
North Carolina Humanities awarded a total of $1,271,060 in American Rescue Plan Humanities Grants to 90 North Carolina cultural organizations in September 2021. Funding for North Carolina Humanities American Rescue Plan Humanities Grants was provided to North Carolina Humanities by the National Endowment for the Humanities through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP), approved by Congress and signed into law by President Biden in March 2021. To see a list of all 90 grantees visit nchumanities.org.
Stories of Impact is a limited-time blog series that highlights various North Carolina Humanities American Rescue Plan Humanities Grant recipients and their amazing work across the state.
