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Welcome to the Idaho Humanities Council, connecting you to programs, grant opportunities, and resources that promote greater public awareness, appreciation and understanding of literature, history, philosophy, jurisprudence, and other humanities disciplines. The IHC seeks to deepen understanding of human experience by connecting people with ideas, by encouraging civility and good citizenship, and by initiating community conversations about ideas that enlighten us about the past and light our way toward wisdom and a meaningful future.

Visit this site often to learn about programs and events in your area of the state.

Thu, September 16 2010 at 4:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Teachers' Night Out

Teacher Appreciation Event for Southwest Idaho Teachers Read More
Fri, October 15 2010 at 7:00 P.M.

Novelist Sara Paretsky to Speak in Coeur d'Alene on Friday, October 15

The Idaho Humanities Council is bringing best-selling author Sara Paretsky to Coeur d’Alene for the 7th Annual Northern Idaho Distinguished Humanities Lecture and Dinner on Friday, October 15.  Read More
Fri, October 29 2010

Douglas Brinkley to Speak in Boise on Friday, October 29

The Idaho Humanities Council is bringing noted historian Douglas Brinkley to Boise for the 14th Annual Distinguished Humanities Lecture and Dinner.  Read More
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