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Welcome to Humanities Washington<\/h1>\n

Our Mission<\/h2>\n

Humanities Washington opens minds and bridges divides by creating spaces to explore different perspectives.<\/p>\n

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Explore the latest<\/h2>\n

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Urgent<\/p>\n

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Save the NEH and Culture in Washington State<\/h2>\n

On April 2, DOGE cancelled or rescinded hundreds of the National Endowment for the Humanities’s contracts nationwide, including those of Humanities Washington. <\/span>The NEH and Humanities Washington need your help.<\/p>\n

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Read more and take action<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n \n Honoring 50 for our 50th <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n

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\n \n Introducing the new 2026-2027 Speakers Bureau! <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n

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\n Online |<\/span> November 19, 2025 @12pm |<\/span> ONLINE <\/p>\n

\n \n Humanities Washington Town Hall <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n

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What is Humanities Washington?<\/h2>\n

Humanities Washington and its partners hold events where people come together to explore and consider what it means to be human, and to reflect on our shared past, present, and future.<\/p>\n

Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n In Person |<\/span> November 19, 2025 @6:30pm |<\/span> Okanogan <\/p>\n

\n \n IN PERSON: Fish Wars: Tribal Rights and Resiliency in the Pacific Northwest <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n

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– Speakers Bureau attendee, The Historic Trust, Vancouver<\/p>\n

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\n \n The Center for Washington Cultural Traditions is now WACultures! <\/a>\n <\/h2>\n

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By The Numbers – HW in 2024<\/h2>\n

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Find an event online or near you<\/p>\n

View Events Calendar<\/a><\/p>\n

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