The Missouri Humanities Council (MHC) was founded in 1971 as an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. It serves to act as a catalyst for existing cultural organizations throughout Missouri, helping them to connect with people and communities in dynamic ways that spark the deep excitement for story and learning that builds character, intellect, and understanding.
MHC is known for its partnerships that make humanities institutions and programs more dynamic, and sponsors the annual Missouri Humanities Council Governor’s Awards to recognize outstanding work in the Missouri humanities. See www.mohumanities.org
The humanities are the study of language, literature, history, philosophy, the arts, and all the other disciplines that explore human nature and human values. The humanities are directly related to human thought and endeavor.
Keywords: Humanities