The Humanities Council ^SC is a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Council helps preserve the state's cultural heritage, fosters lifelong learning, and encourages civic involvement, thereby enriching the cultural and intellectual lives of all South Carolinians.

The Council seeks to increase public understanding of and support for the humanities, telling the human story 

• By awarding grants for high-quality public programs
• By generating special humanities initiatives
• By bringing humanities perspectives to bear on contemporary issues

Council programs and initiatives

• Are balanced, reflecting sensitivity to the diversity of ideas
• Encourage open dialogue
• Demonstrate integrity and are ethical in operations

For more information about the Humanities Council ^SC and their work, visit the Council's website at http://www.schumanities.org.